Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at GATEACRE MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
54
Total Quantity
10.3K
NHS Cost
£463
vs National Avg
-41.6%

GATEACRE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 54 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £463 to the NHS. This is 41.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items54
Total Quantity10,276
Total NHS Cost£463
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-41.6%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice54 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference-41.6% 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.