Alendronic acid Prescribing at ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,120
Total Quantity
4,556
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+49.3%

ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,120 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,154 to the NHS. This is 49.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
77

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,120
Total Quantity4,556
Total NHS Cost£1,154
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+49.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,120 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+49.3% 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.