Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

161

Total Quantity

14.5K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

+74.2%

THE DICCONSON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 161 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,016 to the NHS. This is 74.2% 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	161
Total Quantity	14,488
Total NHS Cost	£1,016
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+74.2%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	161 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+74.2% 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.