Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
170
Total Quantity
16.8K
NHS Cost
£755
vs National Avg
+84%
AILSA CRAIG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 170 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £755 to the NHS. This is 84% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 170 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,828 |
| Total NHS Cost | £755 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 170 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +84% vs national average |
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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.