Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
156
Total Quantity
8,761
NHS Cost
£441
vs National Avg
+68.8%

FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 156 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £441 to the NHS. This is 68.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items156
Total Quantity8,761
Total NHS Cost£441
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+68.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice156 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+68.8% 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.