Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
329
Total Quantity
36.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+256%

ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 329 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,641 to the NHS. This is 256% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items329
Total Quantity36,592
Total NHS Cost£1,641
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+256%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice329 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+256% vs national average
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.