Alendronic acid Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,251
Total Quantity
5,244
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+66.8%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,251 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,501 to the NHS. This is 66.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,501 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +66.8% 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.