Alendronic acid Prescribing at DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,781
Total Quantity
8,568
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+137.4%
DARWIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,781 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,494 to the NHS. This is 137.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,781 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,494 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,781 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +137.4% vs national average |
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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.