Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate vs Potassium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Potassium chloride was dispensed 3.9× as often as Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate in May 2026 — 12,343 items versus 3,147 in England.
3,147items
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,343items
Potassium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate versus Potassium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · ╌ Potassium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate | Potassium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,147 | 12,343 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32,386 | 148,710 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £668,252 | £303,227 |
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