Calcium polystyrene sulfonate vs Oral rehydration salts
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 459.7× as often as Calcium polystyrene sulfonate in May 2026 — 16,090 items versus 35 in England.
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Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Oral rehydration salts · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium polystyrene sulfonate versus Oral rehydration salts: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · ╌ Oral rehydration salts
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcium polystyrene sulfonate | Oral rehydration salts |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35 | 16,090 |
| Items, last 12 months | 518 | 187,805 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,272 | £210,668 |
See the full profile for Calcium polystyrene sulfonate or Oral rehydration salts.