Sodium bicarbonate 5% ear drops (Alissa)
BNF presentation 21012500116 within chapter Appliances. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
21012500116
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
6,708
NHS spend (£)
£8,565.73
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1,141 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
| December 2024 | 238 |
| November 2024 | 1,143 |
| October 2024 | 1,172 |
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 65 |
| July 2024 | 1,114 |
| May 2024 | 188 |
| July 2021 | 325 |
| June 2021 | 191 |
| December 2020 | 452 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 25 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 24 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 24 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 23 | No data available |
|
Bartlett Group Practice
ODS H81013
|
23 | D4U1Y - FRIMLEY ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 22 | No data available |
|
Somer Valley Medical Group
ODS L81025
|
21 | 92G - BATH&NE SOMERSET,SWINDON&WILTS ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 21 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 20 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 19 | No data available |