Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

222

Total Quantity

20.1K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+140.2%

NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 222 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,076 to the NHS. This is 140.2% 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	222
Total Quantity	20,060
Total NHS Cost	£1,076
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+140.2%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	222 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+140.2% 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.