Sodium polystyrene sulfonate vs Potassium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium chloride was dispensed 649.6× as often as Sodium polystyrene sulfonate in May 2026 — 12,343 items versus 19 in England.
19items
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,343items
Potassium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate versus Potassium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium polystyrene sulfonate · ╌ Potassium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium polystyrene sulfonate | Potassium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 19 | 12,343 |
| Items, last 12 months | 149 | 148,710 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,087 | £303,227 |
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