SODIUM BICARBONATE (Nephrotrans®)
Clinical Indication
Metabolic acidosis in patients with chronic renal impairment
Comments
Only for patients who generic sodium bicarbonate is not tolerated under specialist advice. Prescribe as brand.
Date of classification
December 2023
Yellow
Specialist recommendation: Medicines initiated (and stabilised where appropriate) or recommended by a specialist service for prescribing in primary care. Requests should be clearly communicated either through written communication including using approved paperwork if available or verbal means as appropriate .