Alendronic acid Prescribing at FROME MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,731
Total Quantity
16.1K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+264.1%

FROME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,731 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,363 to the NHS. This is 264.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
213

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,731
Total Quantity16,088
Total NHS Cost£4,363
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+264.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,731 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+264.1% 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.