Alendronic acid Prescribing at LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
481
Total Quantity
2,692
NHS Cost
£812
vs National Avg
-35.9%

LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 481 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £812 to the NHS. This is 35.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items481
Total Quantity2,692
Total NHS Cost£812
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-35.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice481 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-35.9% 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.