Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD AND SOLLERSHOTT SURGERIES

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

226

Total Quantity

18.5K

NHS Cost

£834

vs National Avg

+144.5%

THE BIRCHWOOD AND SOLLERSHOTT SURGERIES prescribed 226 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £834 to the NHS. This is 144.5% 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	226
Total Quantity	18,480
Total NHS Cost	£834
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+144.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	226 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+144.5% 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.