Alendronic acid Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,109
Total Quantity
4,706
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+47.8%
CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,109 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,403 to the NHS. This is 47.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,403 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +47.8% vs national average |
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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.