Sodium bicarbonate vs Water for injection
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium bicarbonate was dispensed 2.9× as often as Water for injection in March 2026 — 56,139 items versus 19,580 in England.
56,139items
Sodium bicarbonate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,580items
Water for injection · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium bicarbonate versus Water for injection: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium bicarbonate · ╌ Water for injection
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Water for injection |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 56,139 | 19,580 |
| Items, last 12 months | 646,801 | 232,462 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £514,563 | £162,789 |
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