Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
75
Total Quantity
3,972
NHS Cost
£180
vs National Avg
-18.8%

ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 75 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £180 to the NHS. This is 18.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items75
Total Quantity3,972
Total NHS Cost£180
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-18.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice75 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference-18.8% vs national average
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.