Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

127

Total Quantity

13.3K

NHS Cost

£762

vs National Avg

+37.4%

SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 127 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £762 to the NHS. This is 37.4% 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	127
Total Quantity	13,279
Total NHS Cost	£762
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+37.4%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	127 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+37.4% 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.