Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE WESTWOOD SURGERY
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
157
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£696
vs National Avg
+69.9%
THE WESTWOOD SURGERY prescribed 157 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £696 to the NHS. This is 69.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 157 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,253 |
| Total NHS Cost | £696 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.9% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 157 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +69.9% 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.