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 May 2026 — 54,107 items versus 18,732 in England.
54,107items
Sodium bicarbonate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,732items
Water for injection · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Water for injection |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 54,107 | 18,732 |
| Items, last 12 months | 654,059 | 233,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £488,777 | £157,351 |
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