Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE GARDENS SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

167

Total Quantity

7,560

NHS Cost

£352

vs National Avg

+80.7%

THE GARDENS SURGERY prescribed 167 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £352 to the NHS. This is 80.7% 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	167
Total Quantity	7,560
Total NHS Cost	£352
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+80.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	167 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+80.7% 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.