Patiromer calcium vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium chloride was dispensed 39.4× as often as Patiromer calcium in March 2026 — 11,500 items versus 292 in England.
292items
Patiromer calcium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,500items
Sodium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Patiromer calcium versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Patiromer calcium · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Patiromer calcium | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 292 | 11,500 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,581 | 131,303 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £53,791 | £343,015 |
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