Oral rehydration salts vs Potassium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 8,045.0× as often as Potassium bicarbonate in May 2026 — 16,090 items versus 2 in England.
16,090items
Oral rehydration salts · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Potassium bicarbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oral rehydration salts versus Potassium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oral rehydration salts · ╌ Potassium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Potassium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,090 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 187,805 | 21 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £210,668 | £1,400 |
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