Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at OLD FLETTON SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

166

Total Quantity

16.4K

NHS Cost

£757

vs National Avg

+79.6%

OLD FLETTON SURGERY prescribed 166 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £757 to the NHS. This is 79.6% 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	166
Total Quantity	16,436
Total NHS Cost	£757
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+79.6%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	166 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+79.6% 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.