Senna vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 1.9× as often as Lactulose in March 2026 — 404,077 items versus 214,099 in England.
404,077items
Senna · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
214,099items
Lactulose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Senna versus Lactulose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Senna · ╌ Lactulose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Senna | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 404,077 | 214,099 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,722,999 | 2,500,629 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £434,798 | £1,491,363 |