Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
69
Total Quantity
6,356
NHS Cost
£289
vs National Avg
-25.3%

CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 69 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £289 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
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items69
Total Quantity6,356
Total NHS Cost£289
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-25.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice69 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference-25.3% 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.