Senna
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
4.5M
NHS Cost
£4.9M
Practices
7,461
Avg per Practice
602
Overview
Senna is prescribed by 7,461 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 4,489,953 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,926,489 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
372,641
Jun 2026
352,782
Jun 2026
385,895
Jun 2026
371,614
Jun 2026
365,004
Jun 2026
388,057
Jun 2026
370,257
Jun 2026
382,120
Jun 2026
391,802
Jun 2026
350,666
Jun 2026
369,424
Jun 2026
376,711
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 201.8K | 281 | 718 | +19.4% ▲ |
| NE | 173.2K | 153 | 1,132 | +88.1% ▲ |
| S | 165.9K | 190 | 873 | +45.1% ▲ |
| M | 151.4K | 189 | 801 | +33.1% ▲ |
| L | 113.4K | 157 | 722 | +20.0% ▲ |
| E | 108.5K | 149 | 728 | +21.0% ▲ |
| N | 102.3K | 122 | 839 | +39.4% ▲ |
| NG | 101.4K | 146 | 695 | +15.4% ▲ |
| LS | 98.1K | 95 | 1,033 | +71.6% ▲ |
| SW | 87.5K | 119 | 736 | +22.2% ▲ |
| PO | 84.9K | 68 | 1,249 | +107.5% ▲ |
| CV | 78.5K | 122 | 643 | +6.9% ▲ |
| LE | 78.0K | 127 | 614 | +2.1% ▲ |
| SE | 76.0K | 118 | 644 | +7.0% ▲ |
| BN | 72.3K | 79 | 915 | +52.0% ▲ |
| PE | 68.7K | 94 | 731 | +21.4% ▲ |
| BS | 67.9K | 83 | 818 | +36.0% ▲ |
| TS | 63.4K | 82 | 773 | +28.4% ▲ |
| WA | 57.9K | 93 | 622 | +3.4% ▲ |
| NR | 57.7K | 75 | 769 | +27.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 12,448 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 8,356 |
| MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 7,534 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Laxatives
- Paragraph: Stimulant laxatives
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.