Glycerol vs Senna
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 17.6× as often as Glycerol in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 22,175 in England.
22,175items
Glycerol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
389,942items
Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Glycerol versus Senna: national items dispensed by month
▬ Glycerol · ╌ Senna
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Glycerol | Senna |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,175 | 389,942 |
| Items, last 12 months | 272,852 | 4,750,042 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £72,904 | £383,435 |