Sodium bicarbonate vs Glucose
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 28,069.5× as often as Glucose in March 2026 — 56,139 items versus 2 in England.
56,139items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Glucose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium bicarbonate versus Glucose: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium bicarbonate · ╌ Glucose
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Glucose |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 56,139 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 646,801 | 47 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £514,563 | £201 |
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