Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

144

Total Quantity

22.6K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

+55.8%

ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 144 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,016 to the NHS. This is 55.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	144
Total Quantity	22,632
Total NHS Cost	£1,016
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+55.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	144 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+55.8% 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.