Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at EAST LEICESTER MED PRACT(S LONGWORTH)

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
87
Total Quantity
9,016
NHS Cost
£711
vs National Avg
-5.9%

EAST LEICESTER MED PRACT(S LONGWORTH) prescribed 87 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £711 to the NHS. This is 5.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
9

Prescribing Details

Total Items87
Total Quantity9,016
Total NHS Cost£711
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-5.9%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice87 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference-5.9% 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.