Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

147

Total Quantity

19.2K

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+59.1%

THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 147 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,406 to the NHS. This is 59.1% 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	147
Total Quantity	19,236
Total NHS Cost	£1,406
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+59.1%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	147 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+59.1% 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.