Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at GATLEY MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

226

Total Quantity

23.4K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+144.5%

GATLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 226 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,051 to the NHS. This is 144.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	226
Total Quantity	23,382
Total NHS Cost	£1,051
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+144.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	226 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+144.5% 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.