Sodium bicarbonate vs Potassium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 28,639.5× as often as Potassium chloride in June 2026 — 57,279 items versus 2 in England.
57,279items
Sodium bicarbonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Potassium chloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium bicarbonate versus Potassium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium bicarbonate · ╌ Potassium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Potassium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 57,279 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 660,258 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £500,548 | £30 |
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