Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,636
Total Quantity
7,464
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+118.1%

BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,636 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,977 to the NHS. This is 118.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
144

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,636
Total Quantity7,464
Total NHS Cost£1,977
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+118.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,636 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+118.1% 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.