Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
291
Total Quantity
28.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+214.9%

FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 291 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,306 to the NHS. This is 214.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items291
Total Quantity28,536
Total NHS Cost£1,306
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+214.9%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice291 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+214.9% 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.