Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

198

Total Quantity

13.1K

NHS Cost

£602

vs National Avg

+114.3%

CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 198 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £602 to the NHS. This is 114.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	198
Total Quantity	13,097
Total NHS Cost	£602
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+114.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	198 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+114.3% 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.