Methylcellulose vs Senna
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 404,412.0× as often as Methylcellulose in December 2025 — 404,412 items versus 1 in England.
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Methylcellulose · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
404,412items
Senna · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylcellulose versus Senna: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylcellulose · ╌ Senna
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Methylcellulose | Senna |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 1 | 404,412 |
| Items, last 12 months | 68 | 4,748,410 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £3 | £397,262 |
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