Oral rehydration salts vs Glucose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 5,363.3× as often as Glucose in May 2026 — 16,090 items versus 3 in England.
16,090items
Oral rehydration salts · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Glucose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oral rehydration salts versus Glucose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oral rehydration salts · ╌ Glucose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Glucose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,090 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 187,805 | 47 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £210,668 | £192 |
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