Senna vs Sodium citrate (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 55.2× as often as Sodium citrate (Rectal) in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 7,062 in England.
389,942items
Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,062items
Sodium citrate (Rectal) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Senna | Sodium citrate (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 389,942 | 7,062 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,750,042 | 87,500 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,435 | £95,675 |
See the full profile for Senna or Sodium citrate (Rectal).