Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

133

Total Quantity

16.3K

NHS Cost

£745

vs National Avg

+43.9%

MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 133 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £745 to the NHS. This is 43.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	133
Total Quantity	16,300
Total NHS Cost	£745
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+43.9%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	133 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+43.9% 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.