Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

213

Total Quantity

13.3K

NHS Cost

£768

vs National Avg

+130.5%

THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 213 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £768 to the NHS. This is 130.5% 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	213
Total Quantity	13,258
Total NHS Cost	£768
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+130.5%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	213 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+130.5% 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.