Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE VALE SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

225

Total Quantity

10.5K

NHS Cost

£500

vs National Avg

+143.5%

THE VALE SURGERY prescribed 225 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £500 to the NHS. This is 143.5% 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	225
Total Quantity	10,542
Total NHS Cost	£500
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+143.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	225 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+143.5% 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.