Senna vs Other osmotic laxative preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 635.3× as often as Other osmotic laxative preparations in March 2026 — 404,077 items versus 636 in England.
404,077items
Senna · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
636items
Other osmotic laxative preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Senna versus Other osmotic laxative preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Senna · ╌ Other osmotic laxative preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Senna | Other osmotic laxative preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 404,077 | 636 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,722,999 | 7,234 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £434,798 | £9,807 |
See the full profile for Senna or Other osmotic laxative preparations.