Calcium polystyrene sulfonate vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 1,336.6× as often as Calcium polystyrene sulfonate in March 2026 — 56,139 items versus 42 in England.
42items
Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
56,139items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcium polystyrene sulfonate | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 42 | 56,139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 566 | 646,801 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,975 | £514,563 |
See the full profile for Calcium polystyrene sulfonate or Sodium bicarbonate.