Sodium polystyrene sulfonate vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 6,364.3× as often as Sodium polystyrene sulfonate in June 2026 — 57,279 items versus 9 in England.
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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57,279items
Sodium bicarbonate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Sodium polystyrene sulfonate | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 9 | 57,279 |
| Items, last 12 months | 146 | 660,258 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,890 | £500,548 |
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