Sodium polystyrene sulfonate vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 4,009.9× as often as Sodium polystyrene sulfonate in March 2026 — 56,139 items versus 14 in England.
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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
56,139items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sodium polystyrene sulfonate | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14 | 56,139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 147 | 646,801 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,393 | £514,563 |
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