Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

12.2K

NHS Cost

£552

vs National Avg

+7.1%

HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 99 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £552 to the NHS. This is 7.1% 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	99
Total Quantity	12,222
Total NHS Cost	£552
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+7.1%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	99 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+7.1% 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.