Potassium chloride vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium chloride was dispensed 3.6× as often as Sodium chloride in March 2026 — 10,292 items versus 2,851 in England.
10,292items
Potassium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,851items
Sodium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Potassium chloride versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Potassium chloride · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Potassium chloride | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 10,292 | 2,851 |
| Items, last 12 months | 147,921 | 34,349 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £291,511 | £56,795 |
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