Potassium chloride vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 5.2× as often as Potassium chloride in April 2026 — 55,382 items versus 10,752 in England.
10,752items
Potassium chloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
55,382items
Sodium bicarbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Potassium chloride versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Potassium chloride · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Potassium chloride | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 10,752 | 55,382 |
| Items, last 12 months | 149,354 | 646,452 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £290,845 | £495,787 |
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