Oral rehydration salts vs Sodium chloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 6.6× as often as Sodium chloride in June 2026 — 18,016 items versus 2,727 in England.
18,016items
Oral rehydration salts · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,727items
Sodium chloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Sodium chloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 18,016 | 2,727 |
| Items, last 12 months | 188,518 | 34,195 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £244,252 | £59,034 |
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