Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

139

Total Quantity

20.9K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+50.4%

WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 139 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,118 to the NHS. This is 50.4% 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	139
Total Quantity	20,944
Total NHS Cost	£1,118
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+50.4%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	139 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+50.4% 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.