Alendronic acid Prescribing at CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,163
Total Quantity
4,696
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+55%

CASTLEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,163 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,209 to the NHS. This is 55% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
94

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,163
Total Quantity4,696
Total NHS Cost£1,209
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+55%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,163 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+55% 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.