Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

231

Total Quantity

25.9K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+150%

THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 231 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,171 to the NHS. This is 150% 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	231
Total Quantity	25,942
Total NHS Cost	£1,171
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+150%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	231 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+150% 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.