Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

5,544

NHS Cost

£256

vs National Avg

+2.8%

LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY prescribed 95 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £256 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	95
Total Quantity	5,544
Total NHS Cost	£256
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+2.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	95 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+2.8% 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.