Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at EASTHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

300

Total Quantity

36.2K

NHS Cost

£1.6K

vs National Avg

+224.6%

EASTHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 300 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,638 to the NHS. This is 224.6% 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	300
Total Quantity	36,245
Total NHS Cost	£1,638
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+224.6%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	300 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+224.6% 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.