Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

133

Total Quantity

12.7K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+43.9%

THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 133 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,077 to the NHS. This is 43.9% 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	133
Total Quantity	12,717
Total NHS Cost	£1,077
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+43.9%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	133 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+43.9% 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.