Oral rehydration salts vs Water for injection
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Water for injection was dispensed 1.1× as often as Oral rehydration salts in March 2026 — 19,580 items versus 17,040 in England.
17,040items
Oral rehydration salts · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,580items
Water for injection · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Oral rehydration salts versus Water for injection: national items dispensed by month
▬ Oral rehydration salts · ╌ Water for injection
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Oral rehydration salts | Water for injection |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 17,040 | 19,580 |
| Items, last 12 months | 192,074 | 232,462 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £241,345 | £162,789 |
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