Sodium chloride vs Water for injection
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Water for injection was dispensed 6.9× as often as Sodium chloride in March 2026 — 19,580 items versus 2,851 in England.
2,851items
Sodium chloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,580items
Water for injection · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium chloride versus Water for injection: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium chloride · ╌ Water for injection
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium chloride | Water for injection |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,851 | 19,580 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34,349 | 232,462 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £56,795 | £162,789 |
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