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Independent analysis of NHS open data
PharmaInsight

Other stimulant laxative preparations vs Senna

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated March 2021

Senna was dispensed 412,951.0× as often as Other stimulant laxative preparations in March 2021 — 412,951 items versus 1 in England.

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Other stimulant laxative preparations · March 2021

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

412,951items

Senna · March 2021

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Other stimulant laxative preparations versus Senna: national items dispensed by month

▬ Other stimulant laxative preparations   ·   ╌ Senna

0 209k 418k Jan 2021 Mar 2021 Senna 1 Jan 2021: 2 Mar 2021: 1

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2021

Other stimulant laxative preparations versus Senna, March 2021
Measure Other stimulant laxative preparations Senna
Items, March 2021 1 412,951
Items, last 12 months 3 4,780,921
Net ingredient cost, March 2021 £22 £406,223

See the full profile for Other stimulant laxative preparations or Senna.