Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at SHORE MEDICAL

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

195

Total Quantity

24.5K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+111%

SHORE MEDICAL prescribed 195 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,145 to the NHS. This is 111% 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	195
Total Quantity	24,544
Total NHS Cost	£1,145
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+111%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	195 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+111% 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.