Senna vs Sodium picosulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 19.4× as often as Sodium picosulfate in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 20,149 in England.
389,942items
Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,149items
Sodium picosulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Senna versus Sodium picosulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Senna · ╌ Sodium picosulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Senna | Sodium picosulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 389,942 | 20,149 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,750,042 | 245,181 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £383,435 | £317,850 |
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