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 April 2026 — 55,382 items versus 19,124 in England.
55,382items
Sodium bicarbonate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,124items
Water for injection · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Sodium bicarbonate | Water for injection |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 55,382 | 19,124 |
| Items, last 12 months | 651,988 | 233,458 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £495,787 | £174,313 |
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