Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing at WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Fluids and electrolytes | Nutrition and Blood

Items (12m)
149
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+61.2%

WESTBROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 149 items of Sodium bicarbonate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,173 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Sodium bicarbonate is classified under Fluids and electrolytes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items149
Total Quantity20,724
Total NHS Cost£1,173
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+61.2%

Sodium bicarbonate Prescribing Comparison

This practice149 items
National average per practice92 items
Difference+61.2% vs national average
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.