Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ASHFIELD SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

136

Total Quantity

20.1K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

+47.2%

ASHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 136 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,041 to the NHS. This is 47.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	136
Total Quantity	20,134
Total NHS Cost	£1,041
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+47.2%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	136 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+47.2% vs national average

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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.