Patiromer calcium vs Potassium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium chloride was dispensed 35.2× as often as Patiromer calcium in March 2026 — 10,292 items versus 292 in England.
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Patiromer calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,292items
Potassium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Patiromer calcium versus Potassium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Patiromer calcium · ╌ Potassium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Patiromer calcium | Potassium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 292 | 10,292 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,581 | 147,921 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £53,791 | £291,511 |
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