Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE LEYS HEALTH CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
79
Total Quantity
5,126
NHS Cost
£235
vs National Avg
-14.5%

THE LEYS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 79 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £235 to the NHS. This is 14.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items79
Total Quantity5,126
Total NHS Cost£235
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-14.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice79 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference-14.5% 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.