Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

201

Total Quantity

23.2K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+117.5%

CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 201 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,186 to the NHS. This is 117.5% 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	201
Total Quantity	23,184
Total NHS Cost	£1,186
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+117.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	201 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+117.5% 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.