Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
170
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£956
vs National Avg
+84%

LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 170 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £956 to the NHS. This is 84% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items170
Total Quantity21,230
Total NHS Cost£956
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+84%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice170 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+84% 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.