Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

323

Total Quantity

23.7K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+249.5%

THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE prescribed 323 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,314 to the NHS. This is 249.5% 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	323
Total Quantity	23,725
Total NHS Cost	£1,314
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+249.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	323 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+249.5% 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.