Alendronic acid Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,555
Total Quantity
8,032
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+107.3%
FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,555 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,856 to the NHS. This is 107.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,032 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,856 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +107.3% 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.