Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE LAURELS SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
73
Total Quantity
9,324
NHS Cost
£428
vs National Avg
-21%

THE LAURELS SURGERY prescribed 73 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £428 to the NHS. This is 21% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items73
Total Quantity9,324
Total NHS Cost£428
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-21%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice73 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference-21% vs national average
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.