Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at PENROSE SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

250

Total Quantity

18.9K

NHS Cost

£866

vs National Avg

+170.5%

PENROSE SURGERY prescribed 250 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £866 to the NHS. This is 170.5% 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	250
Total Quantity	18,925
Total NHS Cost	£866
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+170.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	250 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+170.5% 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.