Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at PLUMSTEAD AND WICKHAM LANE SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

155

Total Quantity

10.8K

NHS Cost

£559

vs National Avg

+67.7%

PLUMSTEAD AND WICKHAM LANE SURGERY prescribed 155 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £559 to the NHS. This is 67.7% 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	155
Total Quantity	10,843
Total NHS Cost	£559
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+67.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	155 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+67.7% 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.