Alendronic acid Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,346
Total Quantity
8,172
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+79.4%

CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,346 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,245 to the NHS. This is 79.4% 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
104
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
97

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,346
Total Quantity8,172
Total NHS Cost£2,245
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+79.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,346 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+79.4% 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.