Sodium bicarbonate vs Sodium lactate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 27,691.0× as often as Sodium lactate in April 2026 — 55,382 items versus 2 in England.
55,382items
Sodium bicarbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Sodium lactate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium bicarbonate versus Sodium lactate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium bicarbonate · ╌ Sodium lactate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Sodium lactate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 55,382 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 651,988 | 37 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £495,787 | £106 |
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