Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ELM HOUSE SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

142

Total Quantity

17.9K

NHS Cost

£791

vs National Avg

+53.7%

ELM HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 142 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £791 to the NHS. This is 53.7% 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	142
Total Quantity	17,878
Total NHS Cost	£791
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+53.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	142 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+53.7% 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.