Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate vs Oral rehydration salts
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 5.1× as often as Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate in May 2026 — 16,090 items versus 3,147 in England.
3,147items
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,090items
Oral rehydration salts · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate versus Oral rehydration salts: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · ╌ Oral rehydration salts
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate | Oral rehydration salts |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,147 | 16,090 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32,386 | 187,805 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £668,252 | £210,668 |
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