Senna vs Liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 3,741.5× as often as Liquid paraffin in March 2026 — 404,077 items versus 108 in England.
404,077items
Senna · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
108items
Liquid paraffin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Senna versus Liquid paraffin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Senna · ╌ Liquid paraffin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Senna | Liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 404,077 | 108 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,722,999 | 1,173 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £434,798 | £1,009 |
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