Alendronic acid Prescribing at HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,778
Total Quantity
12.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+270.3%

HIGHCLIFFE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,778 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,779 to the NHS. This is 270.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
221

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,778
Total Quantity12,132
Total NHS Cost£2,779
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+270.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,778 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+270.3% 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.