Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

195

Total Quantity

27.9K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+111%

DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 195 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,298 to the NHS. This is 111% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	195
Total Quantity	27,890
Total NHS Cost	£1,298
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+111%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	195 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+111% 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.