Senna vs Phosphates (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 69.0× as often as Phosphates (Rectal) in March 2026 — 404,077 items versus 5,857 in England.
404,077items
Senna · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,857items
Phosphates (Rectal) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Senna | Phosphates (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 404,077 | 5,857 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,722,999 | 74,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £434,798 | £1,006,663 |
See the full profile for Senna or Phosphates (Rectal).