Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at STERNHALL LANE SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

238

Total Quantity

14.9K

NHS Cost

£684

vs National Avg

+157.5%

STERNHALL LANE SURGERY prescribed 238 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £684 to the NHS. This is 157.5% 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	238
Total Quantity	14,924
Total NHS Cost	£684
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+157.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	238 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+157.5% 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.