Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE ROBERT DARBISHIRE PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

158

Total Quantity

24.2K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+71%

THE ROBERT DARBISHIRE PRACTICE prescribed 158 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,246 to the NHS. This is 71% 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	158
Total Quantity	24,240
Total NHS Cost	£1,246
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+71%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	158 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+71% 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.