Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at GREAT BARR PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
151
Total Quantity
9,408
NHS Cost
£523
vs National Avg
+63.4%

GREAT BARR PRACTICE prescribed 151 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £523 to the NHS. This is 63.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items151
Total Quantity9,408
Total NHS Cost£523
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+63.4%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice151 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+63.4% 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.