Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
329
Total Quantity
21.5K
NHS Cost
£983
vs National Avg
+256%
BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE prescribed 329 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £983 to the NHS. This is 256% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,542 |
| Total NHS Cost | £983 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +256% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +256% 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.