Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

202

Total Quantity

19.2K

NHS Cost

£870

vs National Avg

+118.6%

BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP prescribed 202 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £870 to the NHS. This is 118.6% 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	202
Total Quantity	19,236
Total NHS Cost	£870
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+118.6%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	202 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+118.6% 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.