Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
102
Total Quantity
14.2K
NHS Cost
£651
vs National Avg
+10.4%
CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 102 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £651 to the NHS. This is 10.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
5
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 102 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £651 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.4% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 102 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +10.4% 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.