Electrochemical pathways for synthesising sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) have gained renewed interest due to their potential to support circular hydrogen carrier systems. Despite this, the field remains marked by inconsistent reports, ambiguous analytical verification, and a lack of reproducible methodologies, particularly for aqueous electrochemical systems, where competing reduction pathways complicate interpretation of experimental outcomes. In this work, we present a comprehensive assessment of published and patented approaches to NaBH₄ electrosynthesis, with emphasis on methodologies claiming borohydride formation in aqueous alkaline media. We systematically analyse electrode materials, electrolyte compositions, operating potentials, and cell configurations described in the literature, highlighting areas where reported outputs diverge from fundamental electrochemical expectations or lack adequate analysis. To evaluate these claims, we undertook replication experiments using controlled three electrode cell setups designed to isolate cathodic reduction pathways relevant to boron chemistry. Our studies reveal that many previously reported methods are highly sensitive to experimental conditions, and several key outcomes could not be reproduced under the stated parameters. In particular, discrepancies in borohydride quantification were frequently linked to indirect or non-selective analytical methods, underscoring the need for rigorous and boron specific detection techniques such as NMR or XRD. By comparing our own results with the broader body of published work, we identify methodological patterns that lead to misinterpretation, such as conflating general multi electron reduction signatures with true borohydride forming pathways. Through this synthesis of experimental and literature based evidence, we define a set of electrochemical considerations that are essential for assessing the credibility of reported NaBH₄ electrosynthesis method, including reaction environment constraints, competing side reaction profiles, and analytical specificity requirements. This study offers a structured framework for evaluating the reproducibility and mechanistic plausibility of aqueous phase borohydride electrosynthesis claims, providing clarity for future research directions within the electrochemical community.