Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

169

Total Quantity

18.0K

NHS Cost

£1.7K

vs National Avg

+82.9%

CROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 169 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,721 to the NHS. This is 82.9% 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	169
Total Quantity	18,014
Total NHS Cost	£1,721
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+82.9%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	169 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+82.9% 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.