Senna vs Sennosides
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 16.4× as often as Sennosides in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 23,738 in England.
389,942items
Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23,738items
Sennosides · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Senna versus Sennosides: national items dispensed by month
▬ Senna · ╌ Sennosides
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Senna | Sennosides |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 389,942 | 23,738 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,750,042 | 271,276 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,435 | £229,023 |
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