Sodium polystyrene sulfonate vs Potassium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium chloride was dispensed 2,000.7× as often as Sodium polystyrene sulfonate in June 2026 — 18,006 items versus 9 in England.
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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,006items
Potassium chloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Sodium polystyrene sulfonate | Potassium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 9 | 18,006 |
| Items, last 12 months | 146 | 152,134 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,890 | £363,900 |
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