Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

256

Total Quantity

17.8K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+177%

CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 256 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,179 to the NHS. This is 177% 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	256
Total Quantity	17,849
Total NHS Cost	£1,179
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+177%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	256 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+177% 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.