Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at FOUR ACRE HEALTH CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

197

Total Quantity

28.3K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+113.2%

FOUR ACRE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 197 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,266 to the NHS. This is 113.2% 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	197
Total Quantity	28,300
Total NHS Cost	£1,266
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+113.2%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	197 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+113.2% 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.