Potassium bicarbonate vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 28,069.5× as often as Potassium bicarbonate in March 2026 — 56,139 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Potassium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
56,139items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Potassium bicarbonate versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Potassium bicarbonate · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Potassium bicarbonate | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 56,139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 23 | 646,801 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,490 | £514,563 |
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