Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at LAUREL BANK SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
78
Total Quantity
6,776
NHS Cost
£313
vs National Avg
-15.6%

LAUREL BANK SURGERY prescribed 78 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £313 to the NHS. This is 15.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items78
Total Quantity6,776
Total NHS Cost£313
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-15.6%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice78 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference-15.6% 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.