Senna vs Lactulose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 1.9× as often as Lactulose in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 201,445 in England.
389,942items
Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
201,445items
Lactulose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Senna versus Lactulose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Senna · ╌ Lactulose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Senna | Lactulose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 389,942 | 201,445 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,750,042 | 2,504,086 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,435 | £1,667,135 |