Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

223

Total Quantity

13.7K

NHS Cost

£624

vs National Avg

+141.3%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 223 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £624 to the NHS. This is 141.3% 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	223
Total Quantity	13,657
Total NHS Cost	£624
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+141.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	223 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+141.3% 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.