Calcium polystyrene sulfonate vs Oral rehydration salts
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 405.7× as often as Calcium polystyrene sulfonate in March 2026 — 17,040 items versus 42 in England.
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Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Oral rehydration salts · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcium polystyrene sulfonate | Oral rehydration salts |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 42 | 17,040 |
| Items, last 12 months | 566 | 192,074 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,975 | £241,345 |
See the full profile for Calcium polystyrene sulfonate or Oral rehydration salts.