Alendronic acid Prescribing at DOVECOT HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
447
Total Quantity
1,796
NHS Cost
£706
vs National Avg
-40.4%

DOVECOT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 447 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £706 to the NHS. This is 40.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33

Prescribing Details

Total Items447
Total Quantity1,796
Total NHS Cost£706
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-40.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice447 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-40.4% 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.