Sodium bicarbonate vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 19.7× as often as Sodium chloride in March 2026 — 56,139 items versus 2,851 in England.
56,139items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,851items
Sodium chloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 56,139 | 2,851 |
| Items, last 12 months | 646,801 | 34,349 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £514,563 | £56,795 |
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