Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

152

Total Quantity

22.9K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

+64.5%

NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 152 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,028 to the NHS. This is 64.5% 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	152
Total Quantity	22,938
Total NHS Cost	£1,028
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+64.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	152 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+64.5% 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.