Oral rehydration salts Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,362

NHS Cost

£982

vs National Avg

+100.7%

THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 58 items of Oral rehydration salts over the last 12 months at a cost of £982 to the NHS. This is 100.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Oral rehydration salts is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	58
Total Quantity	2,362
Total NHS Cost	£982
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+100.7%

Oral rehydration salts Prescribing Comparison

This practice	58 items
National average per practice	29 items
Difference	+100.7% 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.