Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

109

Total Quantity

9,898

NHS Cost

£457

vs National Avg

+17.9%

SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 109 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £457 to the NHS. This is 17.9% 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	109
Total Quantity	9,898
Total NHS Cost	£457
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+17.9%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	109 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+17.9% 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.