Oral rehydration salts vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 1.4× as often as Sodium chloride in May 2026 — 16,090 items versus 11,102 in England.
16,090items
Oral rehydration salts · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,102items
Sodium chloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oral rehydration salts versus Sodium chloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oral rehydration salts · ╌ Sodium chloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,090 | 11,102 |
| Items, last 12 months | 187,805 | 132,890 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £210,668 | £332,803 |
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