Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
270
Total Quantity
14.2K
NHS Cost
£656
vs National Avg
+192.2%
HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 270 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £656 to the NHS. This is 192.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 270 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,162 |
| Total NHS Cost | £656 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +192.2% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 270 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +192.2% 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.