Oral rehydration salts Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

140

Total Quantity

3,552

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+384.6%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 140 items of Oral rehydration salts over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,210 to the NHS. This is 384.6% 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	140
Total Quantity	3,552
Total NHS Cost	£1,210
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+384.6%

Oral rehydration salts Prescribing Comparison

This practice	140 items
National average per practice	29 items
Difference	+384.6% 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.