Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at HAWTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
167
Total Quantity
8,393
NHS Cost
£408
vs National Avg
+80.7%

HAWTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 167 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £408 to the NHS. This is 80.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items167
Total Quantity8,393
Total NHS Cost£408
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+80.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice167 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+80.7% 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.