Oral rehydration salts vs Potassium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 9,008.0× as often as Potassium chloride in June 2026 — 18,016 items versus 2 in England.
18,016items
Oral rehydration salts · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Potassium chloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oral rehydration salts versus Potassium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oral rehydration salts · ╌ Potassium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Potassium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 18,016 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 188,518 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £244,252 | £30 |
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