Oral rehydration salts Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
65
Total Quantity
1,170
NHS Cost
£481
vs National Avg
+125%
THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 65 items of Oral rehydration salts over the last 12 months at a cost of £481 to the NHS. This is 125% above the national average prescribing rate. Oral rehydration salts is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 65 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,170 |
| Total NHS Cost | £481 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125% |
Oral rehydration salts Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 65 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 29 items |
| Difference | +125% 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.