Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT.
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
187
Total Quantity
13.3K
NHS Cost
£608
vs National Avg
+102.3%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 187 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £608 to the NHS. This is 102.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 187 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £608 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.3% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 187 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +102.3% 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.