Oral rehydration salts Prescribing at MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,895

NHS Cost

£947

vs National Avg

+142.3%

MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 70 items of Oral rehydration salts over the last 12 months at a cost of £947 to the NHS. This is 142.3% 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	70
Total Quantity	2,895
Total NHS Cost	£947
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+142.3%

Oral rehydration salts Prescribing Comparison

This practice	70 items
National average per practice	29 items
Difference	+142.3% 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.