Calcium polystyrene sulfonate vs Potassium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium chloride was dispensed 580.8× as often as Calcium polystyrene sulfonate in June 2026 — 18,006 items versus 31 in England.
31items
Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,006items
Potassium chloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium polystyrene sulfonate versus Potassium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · ╌ Potassium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Calcium polystyrene sulfonate | Potassium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 31 | 18,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 492 | 152,134 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £4,365 | £363,900 |
See the full profile for Calcium polystyrene sulfonate or Potassium chloride.