Patiromer calcium vs Oral rehydration salts
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 58.4× as often as Patiromer calcium in March 2026 — 17,040 items versus 292 in England.
292items
Patiromer calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17,040items
Oral rehydration salts · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Patiromer calcium versus Oral rehydration salts: national items dispensed by month
▬ Patiromer calcium · ╌ Oral rehydration salts
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Patiromer calcium | Oral rehydration salts |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 292 | 17,040 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,581 | 192,074 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £53,791 | £241,345 |
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