Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium chloride was dispensed 3.7× as often as Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate in March 2026 — 11,500 items versus 3,146 in England.
3,146items
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,500items
Sodium chloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,146 | 11,500 |
| Items, last 12 months | 30,521 | 131,303 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £652,413 | £343,015 |
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