Potassium chloride vs Sodium lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium chloride was dispensed 6,171.5× as often as Sodium lactate in May 2026 — 12,343 items versus 2 in England.
12,343items
Potassium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Sodium lactate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Potassium chloride versus Sodium lactate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Potassium chloride · ╌ Sodium lactate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Potassium chloride | Sodium lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 12,343 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 148,710 | 37 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £303,227 | £106 |
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