Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
45
Total Quantity
6,440
NHS Cost
£286
vs National Avg
-51.3%
LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 45 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £286 to the NHS. This is 51.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 45 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £286 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.3% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 45 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | -51.3% 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.