Sodium polystyrene sulfonate vs Potassium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium chloride was dispensed 735.1× as often as Sodium polystyrene sulfonate in March 2026 — 10,292 items versus 14 in England.
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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,292items
Potassium chloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sodium polystyrene sulfonate | Potassium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14 | 10,292 |
| Items, last 12 months | 147 | 147,921 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,393 | £291,511 |
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