Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at EXCEL PRIMARY CARE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

321

Total Quantity

31.9K

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+247.3%

EXCEL PRIMARY CARE prescribed 321 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,441 to the NHS. This is 247.3% 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	321
Total Quantity	31,876
Total NHS Cost	£1,441
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+247.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	321 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+247.3% 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.