Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
107
Total Quantity
6,384
NHS Cost
£296
vs National Avg
+15.8%
THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 107 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £296 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
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 107 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £296 |
| Presentations | 1 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.