Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

527

Total Quantity

61.8K

NHS Cost

£3.3K

vs National Avg

+470.3%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 527 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,309 to the NHS. This is 470.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	527
Total Quantity	61,793
Total NHS Cost	£3,309
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+470.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	527 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+470.3% 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.