Sodium chloride Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
139
Total Quantity
14.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+487.3%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 139 items of Sodium chloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,701 to the NHS. This is 487.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium chloride is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,788 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,701 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +487.3% |
Sodium chloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 24 items |
| Difference | +487.3% 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.