Calcium polystyrene sulfonate vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 1,847.7× as often as Calcium polystyrene sulfonate in June 2026 — 57,279 items versus 31 in England.
31items
Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57,279items
Sodium bicarbonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium polystyrene sulfonate versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Calcium polystyrene sulfonate | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 31 | 57,279 |
| Items, last 12 months | 492 | 660,258 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £4,365 | £500,548 |
See the full profile for Calcium polystyrene sulfonate or Sodium bicarbonate.