Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at RAINBOW PRACTICE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
8,873
NHS Cost
£418
vs National Avg
+138.1%
RAINBOW PRACTICE prescribed 220 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £418 to the NHS. This is 138.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,873 |
| Total NHS Cost | £418 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.1% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +138.1% 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.