Senna vs Magnesium sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 35,449.3× as often as Magnesium sulfate in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 11 in England.
389,942items
Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11items
Magnesium sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Senna versus Magnesium sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Senna · ╌ Magnesium sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Senna | Magnesium sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 389,942 | 11 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,750,042 | 99 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,435 | £817 |
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