Oral rehydration salts vs Potassium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 15,669.0× as often as Potassium chloride in April 2026 — 15,669 items versus 1 in England.
15,669items
Oral rehydration salts · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Potassium chloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Potassium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 15,669 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 190,101 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £222,379 | £28 |
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