Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ASHTON GP SERVICE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
80
Total Quantity
13.0K
NHS Cost
£576
vs National Avg
-13.4%
ASHTON GP SERVICE prescribed 80 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £576 to the NHS. This is 13.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 80 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £576 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.4% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 80 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | -13.4% 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.