Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at GP AT HAND

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

150

Total Quantity

10.3K

NHS Cost

£471

vs National Avg

+62.3%

GP AT HAND prescribed 150 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £471 to the NHS. This is 62.3% 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	150
Total Quantity	10,288
Total NHS Cost	£471
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+62.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	150 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+62.3% 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.