Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
366
Total Quantity
33.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+296%
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 366 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,508 to the NHS. This is 296% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 366 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,531 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,508 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +296% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 366 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +296% 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.