Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at OXGATE GARDENS SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
180
Total Quantity
16.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+94.8%

OXGATE GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 180 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,214 to the NHS. This is 94.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items180
Total Quantity16,038
Total NHS Cost£1,214
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+94.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice180 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+94.8% vs national average
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.