Sodium bicarbonate vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 20.0× as often as Sodium chloride in May 2026 — 54,107 items versus 2,708 in England.
54,107items
Sodium bicarbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,708items
Sodium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium bicarbonate versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium bicarbonate · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 54,107 | 2,708 |
| Items, last 12 months | 654,059 | 34,374 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £488,777 | £55,913 |
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