Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at BLOOMFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

224

Total Quantity

20.1K

NHS Cost

£916

vs National Avg

+142.4%

BLOOMFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 224 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £916 to the NHS. This is 142.4% above 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	224
Total Quantity	20,146
Total NHS Cost	£916
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+142.4%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	224 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+142.4% 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.