Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

224

Total Quantity

12.5K

NHS Cost

£579

vs National Avg

+142.4%

WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 224 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £579 to the NHS. This is 142.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	224
Total Quantity	12,457
Total NHS Cost	£579
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+142.4%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	224 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+142.4% 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.