Oral rehydration salts Prescribing at GP DIRECT

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

297

Total Quantity

5,101

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

+928%

GP DIRECT prescribed 297 items of Oral rehydration salts over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,011 to the NHS. This is 928% 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	297
Total Quantity	5,101
Total NHS Cost	£2,011
Presentations	9 different forms
vs National Average	+928%

Oral rehydration salts Prescribing Comparison

This practice	297 items
National average per practice	29 items
Difference	+928% 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.