Potassium chloride vs Water for injection
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Water for injection was dispensed 9,944.5× as often as Potassium chloride in May 2026 — 19,889 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Potassium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,889items
Water for injection · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Potassium chloride versus Water for injection: national items dispensed by month
▬ Potassium chloride · ╌ Water for injection
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Potassium chloride | Water for injection |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2 | 19,889 |
| Items, last 12 months | 16 | 234,594 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £30 | £176,586 |
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