Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

272

Total Quantity

16.7K

NHS Cost

£782

vs National Avg

+194.3%

THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 272 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £782 to the NHS. This is 194.3% 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	272
Total Quantity	16,691
Total NHS Cost	£782
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+194.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	272 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+194.3% 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.