Alendronic acid Prescribing at BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,360
Total Quantity
5,964
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+81.3%
BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE prescribed 1,360 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,934 to the NHS. This is 81.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,964 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,934 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +81.3% 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.