Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at LONGLEVENS SURGERY
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
94
Total Quantity
4,896
NHS Cost
£228
vs National Avg
+1.7%
LONGLEVENS SURGERY prescribed 94 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £228 to the NHS. This is 1.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 94 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,896 |
| Total NHS Cost | £228 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.7% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 94 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +1.7% 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.