Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

247

Total Quantity

18.9K

NHS Cost

£864

vs National Avg

+167.3%

CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 247 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £864 to the NHS. This is 167.3% 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	247
Total Quantity	18,886
Total NHS Cost	£864
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+167.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	247 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+167.3% 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.