Castor oil vs Senna
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 412,951.0× as often as Castor oil in September 2025 — 412,951 items versus 1 in England.
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Castor oil · September 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
412,951items
Senna · September 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Castor oil versus Senna: national items dispensed by month
▬ Castor oil · ╌ Senna
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to September 2025
| Measure | Castor oil | Senna |
|---|---|---|
| Items, September 2025 | 1 | 412,951 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24 | 4,780,921 |
| Net ingredient cost, September 2025 | £5 | £406,223 |
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