Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at SPRINGFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

155

Total Quantity

18.0K

NHS Cost

£820

vs National Avg

+67.7%

SPRINGFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 155 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £820 to the NHS. This is 67.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	155
Total Quantity	18,004
Total NHS Cost	£820
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+67.7%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	155 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+67.7% 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.