Patiromer calcium vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 192.3× as often as Patiromer calcium in March 2026 — 56,139 items versus 292 in England.
292items
Patiromer calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
56,139items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Patiromer calcium versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Patiromer calcium · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Patiromer calcium | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 292 | 56,139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,581 | 646,801 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £53,791 | £514,563 |
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