Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
239
Total Quantity
25.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+158.6%
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 239 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,330 to the NHS. This is 158.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 239 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,876 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,330 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.6% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 239 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +158.6% 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.