Alendronic acid Prescribing at GOSBERTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,856
Total Quantity
7,421
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+147.4%

GOSBERTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,856 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,922 to the NHS. This is 147.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
187

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,856
Total Quantity7,421
Total NHS Cost£1,922
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+147.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,856 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+147.4% 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.