Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CEDAR MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

4,144

NHS Cost

£253

vs National Avg

+2.8%

CEDAR MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 95 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £253 to the NHS. This is 2.8% 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	95
Total Quantity	4,144
Total NHS Cost	£253
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+2.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	95 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+2.8% 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.