Alendronic acid Prescribing at LEEK HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,042
Total Quantity
5,232
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+38.9%
LEEK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,042 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,431 to the NHS. This is 38.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,042 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,232 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,431 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,042 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +38.9% 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.