Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at GP PATHFINDER CLINICS

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

215

Total Quantity

16.9K

NHS Cost

£778

vs National Avg

+132.6%

GP PATHFINDER CLINICS prescribed 215 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £778 to the NHS. This is 132.6% 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	215
Total Quantity	16,898
Total NHS Cost	£778
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+132.6%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	215 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+132.6% 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.