Potassium chloride Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
59
Total Quantity
15.0K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+215.6%

DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 59 items of Potassium chloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,435 to the NHS. This is 215.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Potassium chloride is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items59
Total Quantity14,980
Total NHS Cost£5,435
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+215.6%

Potassium chloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice59 items
National average per practice19 items
Difference+215.6% 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.