Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

167

Total Quantity

21.8K

NHS Cost

£981

vs National Avg

+80.7%

THE SURGERY prescribed 167 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £981 to the NHS. This is 80.7% 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	167
Total Quantity	21,751
Total NHS Cost	£981
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+80.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	167 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+80.7% 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.