Alendronic acid Prescribing at GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,773
Total Quantity
7,760
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+136.4%

GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,773 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,285 to the NHS. This is 136.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
140

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,773
Total Quantity7,760
Total NHS Cost£2,285
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+136.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,773 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+136.4% 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.