Sodium chloride vs Potassium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium chloride was dispensed 11,279.0× as often as Potassium chloride in April 2026 — 11,279 items versus 1 in England.
11,279items
Sodium chloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Potassium chloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium chloride versus Potassium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium chloride · ╌ Potassium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Potassium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 11,279 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 132,408 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £334,712 | £28 |
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