Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ACORN GROUP PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
133
Total Quantity
5,236
NHS Cost
£246
vs National Avg
+43.9%

ACORN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 133 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £246 to the NHS. This is 43.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
9

Prescribing Details

Total Items133
Total Quantity5,236
Total NHS Cost£246
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+43.9%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice133 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+43.9% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.