Sodium polystyrene sulfonate vs Oral rehydration salts
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 2,001.8× as often as Sodium polystyrene sulfonate in June 2026 — 18,016 items versus 9 in England.
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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Oral rehydration salts · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate versus Oral rehydration salts: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium polystyrene sulfonate · ╌ Oral rehydration salts
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Sodium polystyrene sulfonate | Oral rehydration salts |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 9 | 18,016 |
| Items, last 12 months | 146 | 188,518 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,890 | £244,252 |
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