Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

162

Total Quantity

9,876

NHS Cost

£448

vs National Avg

+75.3%

NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 162 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £448 to the NHS. This is 75.3% 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	162
Total Quantity	9,876
Total NHS Cost	£448
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+75.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	162 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+75.3% 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.