Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ALVANLEY FAMILY PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
66
Total Quantity
5,488
NHS Cost
£250
vs National Avg
-28.6%

ALVANLEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 66 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £250 to the NHS. This is 28.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items66
Total Quantity5,488
Total NHS Cost£250
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-28.6%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice66 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference-28.6% 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.