Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate vs Water for injection
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Water for injection was dispensed 6.0× as often as Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate in May 2026 — 18,732 items versus 3,147 in England.
3,147items
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,732items
Water for injection · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate versus Water for injection: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate · ╌ Water for injection
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate | Water for injection |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,147 | 18,732 |
| Items, last 12 months | 32,386 | 233,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £668,252 | £157,351 |
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