Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at BEACON SURGERY
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
124
Total Quantity
17.0K
NHS Cost
£875
vs National Avg
+34.2%
BEACON SURGERY prescribed 124 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £875 to the NHS. This is 34.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 124 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,997 |
| Total NHS Cost | £875 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.2% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 124 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +34.2% 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.