Potassium chloride Prescribing at WEST4 GPS

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
69
Total Quantity
2,642
NHS Cost
£416
vs National Avg
+269.1%

WEST4 GPS prescribed 69 items of Potassium chloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £416 to the NHS. This is 269.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Potassium chloride is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items69
Total Quantity2,642
Total NHS Cost£416
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+269.1%

Potassium chloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice69 items
National average per practice19 items
Difference+269.1% 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.