Sodium chloride Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
65
Total Quantity
7,326
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+174.7%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 65 items of Sodium chloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,017 to the NHS. This is 174.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium chloride is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items65
Total Quantity7,326
Total NHS Cost£1,017
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+174.7%

Sodium chloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice65 items
National average per practice24 items
Difference+174.7% vs national average
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.