Alendronic acid Prescribing at BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,953
Total Quantity
8,068
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+160.4%

BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,953 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,973 to the NHS. This is 160.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
149

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,953
Total Quantity8,068
Total NHS Cost£1,973
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+160.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,953 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+160.4% 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.