Sodium polystyrene sulfonate vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 5,034.7× as often as Sodium polystyrene sulfonate in April 2026 — 55,382 items versus 11 in England.
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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
55,382items
Sodium bicarbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium polystyrene sulfonate · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Sodium polystyrene sulfonate | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 11 | 55,382 |
| Items, last 12 months | 142 | 651,988 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,953 | £495,787 |
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