Senna vs Sodium picosulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 19.3× as often as Sodium picosulfate in April 2026 — 404,412 items versus 20,921 in England.
404,412items
Senna · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,921items
Sodium picosulfate · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Senna | Sodium picosulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 404,412 | 20,921 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,748,410 | 245,498 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £397,262 | £414,176 |
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