Oral rehydration salts vs Sodium bicarbonate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 501.2× as often as Sodium bicarbonate in March 2026 — 17,040 items versus 34 in England.
17,040items
Oral rehydration salts · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
34items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oral rehydration salts versus Sodium bicarbonate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oral rehydration salts · ╌ Sodium bicarbonate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Sodium bicarbonate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,040 | 34 |
| Items, last 12 months | 192,074 | 367 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £241,345 | £3,072 |
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