Senna vs Liquid paraffin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 3,412.8× as often as Liquid paraffin in June 2026 — 412,951 items versus 121 in England.
412,951items
Senna · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
121items
Liquid paraffin · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Senna | Liquid paraffin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 412,951 | 121 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,780,921 | 1,226 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £406,223 | £1,078 |
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