Senna vs Magnesium hydroxide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 67,346.2× as often as Magnesium hydroxide in March 2026 — 404,077 items versus 6 in England.
404,077items
Senna · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Magnesium hydroxide · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Senna | Magnesium hydroxide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 404,077 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,722,999 | 80 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £434,798 | £96 |
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