Calcium polystyrene sulfonate vs Water for injection
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Water for injection was dispensed 535.2× as often as Calcium polystyrene sulfonate in May 2026 — 18,732 items versus 35 in England.
35items
Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,732items
Water for injection · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium polystyrene sulfonate versus Water for injection: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium polystyrene sulfonate · ╌ Water for injection
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcium polystyrene sulfonate | Water for injection |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 35 | 18,732 |
| Items, last 12 months | 518 | 233,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,272 | £157,351 |
See the full profile for Calcium polystyrene sulfonate or Water for injection.