Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

21.6K

NHS Cost

£7.0K

vs National Avg

+498.1%

LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 51 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,950 to the NHS. This is 498.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	51
Total Quantity	21,600
Total NHS Cost	£6,950
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+498.1%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	51 items
National average per practice	9 items
Difference	+498.1% 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.