Sennosides
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
194.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3M
Practices
6,287
Avg per Practice
31
Overview
Sennosides is prescribed by 6,287 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 194,160 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,308,181 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
7,237
Jun 2026
7,259
Jun 2026
8,112
Jun 2026
8,305
Jun 2026
8,676
Jun 2026
9,459
Jun 2026
9,117
Jun 2026
9,722
Jun 2026
10,403
Jun 2026
9,373
Jun 2026
10,246
Jun 2026
10,528
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 8,110 | 162 | 50 | +62.1% ▲ |
| LS | 5,767 | 79 | 73 | +136.2% ▲ |
| M | 4,732 | 119 | 40 | +28.8% ▲ |
| PO | 4,664 | 58 | 80 | +160.2% ▲ |
| NG | 4,616 | 106 | 44 | +40.8% ▲ |
| S | 4,470 | 119 | 38 | +21.7% ▲ |
| SO | 4,381 | 52 | 84 | +172.8% ▲ |
| NE | 3,984 | 94 | 42 | +37.2% ▲ |
| L | 3,717 | 100 | 37 | +20.4% ▲ |
| GU | 3,465 | 56 | 62 | +100.3% ▲ |
| LE | 3,435 | 86 | 40 | +29.1% ▲ |
| WF | 3,166 | 52 | 61 | +97.1% ▲ |
| W | 3,158 | 61 | 52 | +67.6% ▲ |
| BD | 3,079 | 50 | 62 | +99.4% ▲ |
| UB | 3,029 | 41 | 74 | +139.2% ▲ |
| DE | 2,914 | 65 | 45 | +45.0% ▲ |
| TS | 2,898 | 58 | 50 | +61.8% ▲ |
| SW | 2,893 | 76 | 38 | +23.3% ▲ |
| E | 2,892 | 88 | 33 | +6.5% ▲ |
| SE | 2,830 | 70 | 40 | +30.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| EALING COMMUNITY PRT - CARE HOME SERVICE | 1,413 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 607 |
| CARE HOMES MEDICAL PRACTICE | 506 |
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.