Sodium chloride vs Sodium lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium chloride was dispensed 6,094.0× as often as Sodium lactate in June 2026 — 12,188 items versus 2 in England.
12,188items
Sodium chloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Sodium lactate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium chloride versus Sodium lactate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium chloride · ╌ Sodium lactate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Sodium lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 12,188 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 134,458 | 37 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £361,554 | £106 |
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