Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at MARKET SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

100

Total Quantity

9,480

NHS Cost

£452

vs National Avg

+8.2%

MARKET SURGERY prescribed 100 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £452 to the NHS. This is 8.2% 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	100
Total Quantity	9,480
Total NHS Cost	£452
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+8.2%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	100 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+8.2% 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.