Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE ARCH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

107

Total Quantity

10.6K

NHS Cost

£495

vs National Avg

+15.8%

THE ARCH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 107 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £495 to the NHS. This is 15.8% 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	107
Total Quantity	10,577
Total NHS Cost	£495
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+15.8%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	107 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+15.8% 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.