Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
124
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+34.2%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 124 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,144 to the NHS. This is 34.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 124 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,034 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,144 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.2% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 124 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +34.2% 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.