Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
73
Total Quantity
6,084
NHS Cost
£273
vs National Avg
-21%

FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 73 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £273 to the NHS. This is 21% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items73
Total Quantity6,084
Total NHS Cost£273
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-21%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice73 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference-21% 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.