Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
97
Total Quantity
5,005
NHS Cost
£227
vs National Avg
+5%

CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 97 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £227 to the NHS. This is 5% above 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
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items97
Total Quantity5,005
Total NHS Cost£227
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice97 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+5% 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.