Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at LOWER GORNAL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

156

Total Quantity

22.3K

NHS Cost

£993

vs National Avg

+68.8%

LOWER GORNAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 156 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £993 to the NHS. This is 68.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	156
Total Quantity	22,288
Total NHS Cost	£993
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+68.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	156 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+68.8% 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.