Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL GROUP

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

274

Total Quantity

34.7K

NHS Cost

£1.6K

vs National Avg

+196.5%

BEACON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 274 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,614 to the NHS. This is 196.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	274
Total Quantity	34,740
Total NHS Cost	£1,614
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+196.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	274 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+196.5% 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.