Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at LION HEALTH
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
284
Total Quantity
50.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+207.3%
LION HEALTH prescribed 284 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,291 to the NHS. This is 207.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 284 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,003 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,291 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +207.3% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 284 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +207.3% 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.