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 Items | 2,778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,132 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,779 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +270.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +270.3% 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.