Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at WELCOME PRACTICE
Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood
Items (12m)
420
Total Quantity
18.3K
NHS Cost
£865
vs National Avg
+354.5%
WELCOME PRACTICE prescribed 420 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £865 to the NHS. This is 354.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,347 |
| Total NHS Cost | £865 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +354.5% |
Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 92 items |
| Difference | +354.5% 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.