Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
95
Total Quantity
11.2K
NHS Cost
£534
vs National Avg
+2.8%

HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 95 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £534 to the NHS. This is 2.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items95
Total Quantity11,200
Total NHS Cost£534
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+2.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice95 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+2.8% 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.