Alendronic acid Prescribing at CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,491
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+365.4%

CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,491 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,845 to the NHS. This is 365.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
311
Jul 2026
288

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,491
Total Quantity15,332
Total NHS Cost£4,845
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+365.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,491 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+365.4% 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.