Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
349
Total Quantity
30.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+277.6%
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES prescribed 349 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,409 to the NHS. This is 277.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 349 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,270 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,409 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +277.6% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 349 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +277.6% 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.