Methylcellulose vs Senna
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 206,475.5× as often as Methylcellulose in June 2026 — 412,951 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Methylcellulose · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
412,951items
Senna · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylcellulose versus Senna: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylcellulose · ╌ Senna
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Methylcellulose | Senna |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 2 | 412,951 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33 | 4,780,921 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £7 | £406,223 |
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