Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,411
Total Quantity
9,732
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+221.4%

BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,411 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,886 to the NHS. This is 221.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
201

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,411
Total Quantity9,732
Total NHS Cost£3,886
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+221.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,411 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+221.4% 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.