Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at SWANLOW MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

259

Total Quantity

26.9K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+180.3%

SWANLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 259 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,228 to the NHS. This is 180.3% 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	259
Total Quantity	26,882
Total NHS Cost	£1,228
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+180.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	259 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+180.3% 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.