Calcium polystyrene sulfonate vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium chloride was dispensed 273.8× as often as Calcium polystyrene sulfonate in March 2026 — 11,500 items versus 42 in England.
42items
Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,500items
Sodium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium polystyrene sulfonate versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium polystyrene sulfonate | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 42 | 11,500 |
| Items, last 12 months | 566 | 131,303 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,975 | £343,015 |
See the full profile for Calcium polystyrene sulfonate or Sodium chloride.