Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 17.2× as often as Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate in May 2026 — 54,107 items versus 3,147 in England.
3,147items
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
54,107items
Sodium bicarbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,147 | 54,107 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32,386 | 654,059 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £668,252 | £488,777 |
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