Oral rehydration salts Prescribing at EXTENDED ACCESS

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

192

Total Quantity

2,343

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

+564.5%

EXTENDED ACCESS prescribed 192 items of Oral rehydration salts over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,019 to the NHS. This is 564.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Oral rehydration salts is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	192
Total Quantity	2,343
Total NHS Cost	£1,019
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+564.5%

Oral rehydration salts Prescribing Comparison

This practice	192 items
National average per practice	29 items
Difference	+564.5% vs national average

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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.