Alendronic acid Prescribing at COUNTESTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
789
Total Quantity
4,960
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+5.2%

COUNTESTHORPE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 789 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,557 to the NHS. This is 5.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
76

Prescribing Details

Total Items789
Total Quantity4,960
Total NHS Cost£1,557
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+5.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice789 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+5.2% 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.