Sterculia vs Senna
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Senna was dispensed 129,980.7× as often as Sterculia in May 2026 — 389,942 items versus 3 in England.
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Sterculia · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Senna · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sterculia versus Senna: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sterculia · ╌ Senna
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sterculia | Senna |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 389,942 |
| Items, last 12 months | 38 | 4,750,042 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £16 | £383,435 |