Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

286

Total Quantity

40.5K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+209.5%

OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 286 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,841 to the NHS. This is 209.5% 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	286
Total Quantity	40,488
Total NHS Cost	£1,841
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+209.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	286 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+209.5% 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.