Senna vs Sodium citrate (Rectal)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 55.7× as often as Sodium citrate (Rectal) in March 2026 — 404,077 items versus 7,261 in England.
404,077items
Senna · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,261items
Sodium citrate (Rectal) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Senna | Sodium citrate (Rectal) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 404,077 | 7,261 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,722,999 | 86,811 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £434,798 | £99,807 |
See the full profile for Senna or Sodium citrate (Rectal).