Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

337

Total Quantity

27.3K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+264.7%

CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 337 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,243 to the NHS. This is 264.7% 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	337
Total Quantity	27,293
Total NHS Cost	£1,243
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+264.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	337 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+264.7% 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.