Alendronic acid Prescribing at GOLDTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
500
Total Quantity
2,060
NHS Cost
£485
vs National Avg
-33.3%

GOLDTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE PMS PRACTICE prescribed 500 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £485 to the NHS. This is 33.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items500
Total Quantity2,060
Total NHS Cost£485
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-33.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice500 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-33.3% 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.