Oral rehydration salts vs Potassium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 8,520.0× as often as Potassium bicarbonate in March 2026 — 17,040 items versus 2 in England.
17,040items
Oral rehydration salts · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Potassium bicarbonate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Potassium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,040 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 192,074 | 23 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £241,345 | £1,490 |
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