Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at SCHOPWICK SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

225

Total Quantity

31.1K

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+143.5%

SCHOPWICK SURGERY prescribed 225 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,405 to the NHS. This is 143.5% 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	225
Total Quantity	31,108
Total NHS Cost	£1,405
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+143.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	225 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+143.5% 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.