Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,472
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+362.9%

BEACHES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,472 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,788 to the NHS. This is 362.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
279

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,472
Total Quantity17,628
Total NHS Cost£4,788
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+362.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,472 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+362.9% 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.