Alendronic acid Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,649
Total Quantity
6,788
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+119.8%

BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,649 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,718 to the NHS. This is 119.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,649
Total Quantity6,788
Total NHS Cost£1,718
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+119.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,649 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+119.8% 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.