Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

125

Total Quantity

16.4K

NHS Cost

£734

vs National Avg

+35.3%

ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 125 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £734 to the NHS. This is 35.3% 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	125
Total Quantity	16,432
Total NHS Cost	£734
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+35.3%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	125 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+35.3% 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.