Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
161
Total Quantity
8,196
NHS Cost
£477
vs National Avg
+74.2%

CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 161 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £477 to the NHS. This is 74.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items161
Total Quantity8,196
Total NHS Cost£477
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+74.2%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice161 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+74.2% vs national average
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.