Oral rehydration salts Prescribing at HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,108

NHS Cost

£655

vs National Avg

+121.5%

HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 64 items of Oral rehydration salts over the last 12 months at a cost of £655 to the NHS. This is 121.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Oral rehydration salts is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	64
Total Quantity	2,108
Total NHS Cost	£655
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+121.5%

Oral rehydration salts Prescribing Comparison

This practice	64 items
National average per practice	29 items
Difference	+121.5% 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.