Senna vs Phosphates (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 68.4× as often as Phosphates (Rectal) in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 5,703 in England.
389,942items
Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,703items
Phosphates (Rectal) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Senna versus Phosphates (Rectal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Senna · ╌ Phosphates (Rectal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Senna | Phosphates (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 389,942 | 5,703 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,750,042 | 74,032 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,435 | £983,915 |
See the full profile for Senna or Phosphates (Rectal).