Sodium chloride vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium chloride was dispensed 482.7× as often as Sodium bicarbonate in May 2026 — 11,102 items versus 23 in England.
11,102items
Sodium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Sodium bicarbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium chloride versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium chloride · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,102 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 132,890 | 365 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £332,803 | £1,324 |
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