Alendronic acid Prescribing at LIME GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,053
Total Quantity
6,324
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+40.4%
LIME GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,053 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,603 to the NHS. This is 40.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,053 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,603 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,053 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +40.4% 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.