Oral rehydration salts vs Sodium lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 8,520.0× as often as Sodium lactate in March 2026 — 17,040 items versus 2 in England.
17,040items
Oral rehydration salts · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Sodium lactate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oral rehydration salts versus Sodium lactate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oral rehydration salts · ╌ Sodium lactate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Sodium lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,040 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 192,074 | 37 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £241,345 | £106 |
See the full profile for Oral rehydration salts or Sodium lactate.