Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

637

Total Quantity

41.4K

NHS Cost

£1.9K

vs National Avg

+589.3%

NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 637 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,881 to the NHS. This is 589.3% 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	637
Total Quantity	41,370
Total NHS Cost	£1,881
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+589.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	637 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+589.3% 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.