Alendronic acid Prescribing at CRAWCROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,085
Total Quantity
9,284
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+178%

CRAWCROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,085 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,891 to the NHS. This is 178% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
160

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,085
Total Quantity9,284
Total NHS Cost£2,891
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+178%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,085 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+178% 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.