Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium chloride was dispensed 3.5× as often as Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate in May 2026 — 11,102 items versus 3,147 in England.
3,147items
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,102items
Sodium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,147 | 11,102 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32,386 | 132,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £668,252 | £332,803 |
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