Senna vs Sodium picosulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 19.0× as often as Sodium picosulfate in March 2026 — 404,077 items versus 21,244 in England.
404,077items
Senna · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,244items
Sodium picosulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Senna | Sodium picosulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 404,077 | 21,244 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,722,999 | 243,661 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £434,798 | £683,580 |
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