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 April 2026 — 15,669 items versus 11,279 in England.
15,669items
Oral rehydration salts · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,279items
Sodium chloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 15,669 | 11,279 |
| Items, last 12 months | 190,101 | 132,408 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £222,379 | £334,712 |
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