Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE CHOWDHURY PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

8,988

NHS Cost

£404

vs National Avg

+0.6%

THE CHOWDHURY PRACTICE prescribed 93 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £404 to the NHS. This is 0.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	93
Total Quantity	8,988
Total NHS Cost	£404
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+0.6%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	93 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+0.6% 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.