Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

120

Total Quantity

8,876

NHS Cost

£400

vs National Avg

+29.8%

TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 120 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £400 to the NHS. This is 29.8% 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	120
Total Quantity	8,876
Total NHS Cost	£400
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+29.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	120 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+29.8% 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.