Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at RUSKINGTON SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

217

Total Quantity

16.7K

NHS Cost

£975

vs National Avg

+134.8%

RUSKINGTON SURGERY prescribed 217 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £975 to the NHS. This is 134.8% 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	217
Total Quantity	16,716
Total NHS Cost	£975
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+134.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	217 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+134.8% 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.