Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

189

Total Quantity

23.9K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+104.5%

DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY prescribed 189 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,234 to the NHS. This is 104.5% 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	189
Total Quantity	23,900
Total NHS Cost	£1,234
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+104.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	189 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+104.5% 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.