Alendronic acid Prescribing at BOTESDALE HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,465
Total Quantity
5,860
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+95.3%

BOTESDALE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,465 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,663 to the NHS. This is 95.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,465
Total Quantity5,860
Total NHS Cost£1,663
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+95.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,465 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+95.3% 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.