Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ST. GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
230
Total Quantity
15.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+148.9%

ST. GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 230 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,626 to the NHS. This is 148.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items230
Total Quantity15,826
Total NHS Cost£1,626
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+148.9%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice230 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+148.9% 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.