Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

240

Total Quantity

12.1K

NHS Cost

£555

vs National Avg

+159.7%

RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 240 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £555 to the NHS. This is 159.7% 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	240
Total Quantity	12,076
Total NHS Cost	£555
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+159.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	240 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+159.7% 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.