Potassium chloride Prescribing at VIRTUAL FRAILTY WARD - GPS

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
58
Total Quantity
2,416
NHS Cost
£186
vs National Avg
+210.3%

VIRTUAL FRAILTY WARD - GPS prescribed 58 items of Potassium chloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £186 to the NHS. This is 210.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Potassium chloride is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items58
Total Quantity2,416
Total NHS Cost£186
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+210.3%

Potassium chloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice58 items
National average per practice19 items
Difference+210.3% 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.