Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
170
Total Quantity
19.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+84%

ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 170 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,175 to the NHS. This is 84% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items170
Total Quantity19,908
Total NHS Cost£1,175
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+84%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice170 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+84% 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.