Alendronic acid Prescribing at CANNINGTON HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,041
Total Quantity
5,068
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+38.8%

CANNINGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,041 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,157 to the NHS. This is 38.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
85

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,041
Total Quantity5,068
Total NHS Cost£1,157
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+38.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,041 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+38.8% 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.