Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

281

Total Quantity

18.5K

NHS Cost

£843

vs National Avg

+204.1%

BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 281 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £843 to the NHS. This is 204.1% 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	281
Total Quantity	18,474
Total NHS Cost	£843
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+204.1%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	281 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+204.1% 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.