Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

3,960

NHS Cost

£184

vs National Avg

-25.3%

BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 69 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £184 to the NHS. This is 25.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	69
Total Quantity	3,960
Total NHS Cost	£184
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-25.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	69 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	-25.3% 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.