Senna vs Magnesium hydroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 97,485.5× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 4 in England.
389,942items
Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Magnesium hydroxide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Senna versus Magnesium hydroxide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Senna · ╌ Magnesium hydroxide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Senna | Magnesium hydroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 389,942 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,750,042 | 61 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,435 | £81 |
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