Alendronic acid Prescribing at DUKE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
576
Total Quantity
2,804
NHS Cost
£669
vs National Avg
-23.2%

DUKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 576 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £669 to the NHS. This is 23.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
54

Prescribing Details

Total Items576
Total Quantity2,804
Total NHS Cost£669
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-23.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice576 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-23.2% 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.