Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ST ALBANS SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
433
Total Quantity
19.1K
NHS Cost
£887
vs National Avg
+368.5%

ST ALBANS SURGERY prescribed 433 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £887 to the NHS. This is 368.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items433
Total Quantity19,075
Total NHS Cost£887
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+368.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice433 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+368.5% vs national average
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.