Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

162

Total Quantity

14.4K

NHS Cost

£648

vs National Avg

+75.3%

SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 162 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £648 to the NHS. This is 75.3% 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	162
Total Quantity	14,413
Total NHS Cost	£648
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+75.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	162 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+75.3% 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.