Potassium chloride vs Oral rehydration salts
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oral rehydration salts was dispensed 1.5× as often as Potassium chloride in April 2026 — 15,669 items versus 10,752 in England.
10,752items
Potassium chloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
15,669items
Oral rehydration salts · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Potassium chloride versus Oral rehydration salts: national items dispensed by month
▬ Potassium chloride · ╌ Oral rehydration salts
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Potassium chloride | Oral rehydration salts |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 10,752 | 15,669 |
| Items, last 12 months | 148,710 | 190,101 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £290,845 | £222,379 |
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