Alendronic acid Prescribing at HIRSEL MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
502
Total Quantity
2,100
NHS Cost
£623
vs National Avg
-33.1%

HIRSEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 502 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £623 to the NHS. This is 33.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items502
Total Quantity2,100
Total NHS Cost£623
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-33.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice502 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-33.1% 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.