Alendronic acid Prescribing at GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,148
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+186.3%
GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR prescribed 2,148 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,888 to the NHS. This is 186.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,564 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,888 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +186.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +186.3% 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.