Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
41
Total Quantity
4,953
NHS Cost
£225
vs National Avg
-55.6%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 41 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £225 to the NHS. This is 55.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 41 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,953 |
| Total NHS Cost | £225 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.6% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 41 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | -55.6% 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.