Oral rehydration salts Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

1,042

NHS Cost

£417

vs National Avg

+90.4%

THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 55 items of Oral rehydration salts over the last 12 months at a cost of £417 to the NHS. This is 90.4% 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	55
Total Quantity	1,042
Total NHS Cost	£417
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+90.4%

Oral rehydration salts Prescribing Comparison

This practice	55 items
National average per practice	29 items
Difference	+90.4% 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.