Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at WEST END MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)

176

Total Quantity

15.5K

NHS Cost

£696

vs National Avg

+90.4%

WEST END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 176 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £696 to the NHS. This is 90.4% 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	176
Total Quantity	15,472
Total NHS Cost	£696
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+90.4%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice	176 items
National average per practice	92 items
Difference	+90.4% 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.