Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
107
Total Quantity
15.0K
NHS Cost
£721
vs National Avg
+15.8%
OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 107 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £721 to the NHS. This is 15.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 107 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £721 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.8% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 107 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +15.8% 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.