Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

140

Total Quantity

16.5K

NHS Cost

£738

vs National Avg

+51.5%

OLIVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 140 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £738 to the NHS. This is 51.5% 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	140
Total Quantity	16,495
Total NHS Cost	£738
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+51.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	140 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+51.5% 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.