Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

143

Total Quantity

18.2K

NHS Cost

£810

vs National Avg

+54.7%

CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 143 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £810 to the NHS. This is 54.7% 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	143
Total Quantity	18,152
Total NHS Cost	£810
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+54.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	143 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+54.7% 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.