Potassium chloride vs Glucose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium chloride was dispensed 4,114.3× as often as Glucose in May 2026 — 12,343 items versus 3 in England.
12,343items
Potassium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Glucose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Potassium chloride versus Glucose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Potassium chloride · ╌ Glucose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Potassium chloride | Glucose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 12,343 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 148,710 | 47 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £303,227 | £192 |
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