Alendronic acid Prescribing at CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,467
Total Quantity
6,220
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+95.6%

CULCHETH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,467 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,850 to the NHS. This is 95.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
112

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,467
Total Quantity6,220
Total NHS Cost£1,850
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+95.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,467 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+95.6% 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.