Alendronic acid Prescribing at COLLINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,276
Total Quantity
5,116
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+70.1%

COLLINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,276 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,324 to the NHS. This is 70.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,276
Total Quantity5,116
Total NHS Cost£2,324
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+70.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,276 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+70.1% 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.