Senna vs Sodium citrate (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 54.5× as often as Sodium citrate (Rectal) in April 2026 — 404,412 items versus 7,417 in England.
404,412items
Senna · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,417items
Sodium citrate (Rectal) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Senna versus Sodium citrate (Rectal): national items dispensed by month
▬ Senna · ╌ Sodium citrate (Rectal)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Senna | Sodium citrate (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 404,412 | 7,417 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,748,410 | 87,489 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £397,262 | £98,948 |
See the full profile for Senna or Sodium citrate (Rectal).