Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ST. ANDREW'S HOUSE SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

152

Total Quantity

8,019

NHS Cost

£410

vs National Avg

+64.5%

ST. ANDREW'S HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 152 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £410 to the NHS. This is 64.5% 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	152
Total Quantity	8,019
Total NHS Cost	£410
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+64.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	152 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+64.5% 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.