Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at STEPPINGSTONES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

267

Total Quantity

20.4K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+188.9%

STEPPINGSTONES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 267 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,156 to the NHS. This is 188.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	267
Total Quantity	20,371
Total NHS Cost	£1,156
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+188.9%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	267 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+188.9% 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.