Calcium polystyrene sulfonate vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium chloride was dispensed 317.2× as often as Calcium polystyrene sulfonate in May 2026 — 11,102 items versus 35 in England.
35items
Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,102items
Sodium chloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Calcium polystyrene sulfonate | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35 | 11,102 |
| Items, last 12 months | 518 | 132,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,272 | £332,803 |
See the full profile for Calcium polystyrene sulfonate or Sodium chloride.