Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
334
Total Quantity
26.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+261.4%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 334 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,568 to the NHS. This is 261.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,568 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +261.4% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +261.4% 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.