Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
7,553
NHS Cost
£341
vs National Avg
+19%

BOWBURN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 110 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £341 to the NHS. This is 19% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items110
Total Quantity7,553
Total NHS Cost£341
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+19%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice110 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+19% vs national average
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.