Senna vs Other osmotic laxative preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 648.8× as often as Other osmotic laxative preparations in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 601 in England.
389,942items
Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
601items
Other osmotic laxative preparations · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Senna | Other osmotic laxative preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 389,942 | 601 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,750,042 | 7,383 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,435 | £8,738 |
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