Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
371
Total Quantity
1,484
NHS Cost
£467
vs National Avg
-50.5%

BEACON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 371 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £467 to the NHS. This is 50.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31

Prescribing Details

Total Items371
Total Quantity1,484
Total NHS Cost£467
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-50.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice371 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-50.5% 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.