Alendronic acid Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,886
Total Quantity
12.0K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+151.4%
ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,886 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,969 to the NHS. This is 151.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,886 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,969 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,886 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +151.4% vs national average |
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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.