Sodium chloride Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
148
Total Quantity
11.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+525.4%

DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 148 items of Sodium chloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,335 to the NHS. This is 525.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium chloride is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items148
Total Quantity11,000
Total NHS Cost£1,335
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+525.4%

Sodium chloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice148 items
National average per practice24 items
Difference+525.4% 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.