Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

264

Total Quantity

24.7K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+185.7%

NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 264 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,199 to the NHS. This is 185.7% 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	264
Total Quantity	24,739
Total NHS Cost	£1,199
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+185.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	264 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+185.7% 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.