Sodium chloride Prescribing at DERRY DOWNS SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
60
Total Quantity
3,536
NHS Cost
£327
vs National Avg
+153.5%

DERRY DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 60 items of Sodium chloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £327 to the NHS. This is 153.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium chloride is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items60
Total Quantity3,536
Total NHS Cost£327
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+153.5%

Sodium chloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice60 items
National average per practice24 items
Difference+153.5% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.