Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CENTRAL SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

208

Total Quantity

10.0K

NHS Cost

£468

vs National Avg

+125.1%

CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 208 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £468 to the NHS. This is 125.1% 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	208
Total Quantity	10,031
Total NHS Cost	£468
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+125.1%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	208 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+125.1% 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.