Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

145

Total Quantity

15.5K

NHS Cost

£715

vs National Avg

+56.9%

DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 145 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £715 to the NHS. This is 56.9% 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	145
Total Quantity	15,465
Total NHS Cost	£715
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+56.9%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	145 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+56.9% 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.