Alendronic acid Prescribing at GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,280
Total Quantity
6,304
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+70.6%

GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,280 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,431 to the NHS. This is 70.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,280
Total Quantity6,304
Total NHS Cost£1,431
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+70.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,280 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+70.6% 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.