Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

178

Total Quantity

15.4K

NHS Cost

£854

vs National Avg

+92.6%

BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 178 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £854 to the NHS. This is 92.6% 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	178
Total Quantity	15,421
Total NHS Cost	£854
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+92.6%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	178 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+92.6% 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.