Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

13.2K

NHS Cost

£588

vs National Avg

-27.5%

HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 67 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £588 to the NHS. This is 27.5% below 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	67
Total Quantity	13,216
Total NHS Cost	£588
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-27.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	67 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	-27.5% 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.