Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

191

Total Quantity

25.9K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+106.7%

SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 191 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,166 to the NHS. This is 106.7% 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	191
Total Quantity	25,880
Total NHS Cost	£1,166
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+106.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	191 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+106.7% 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.