Alendronic acid Prescribing at KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,061
Total Quantity
4,488
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+41.4%
KIRKHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,061 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,324 to the NHS. This is 41.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,324 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +41.4% 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.