Ispaghula husk vs Senna
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 5.2× as often as Ispaghula husk in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 75,339 in England.
75,339items
Ispaghula husk · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
389,942items
Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Senna: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Senna
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Senna |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 75,339 | 389,942 |
| Items, last 12 months | 925,013 | 4,750,042 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £837,634 | £383,435 |
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