Alendronic acid Prescribing at LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,703
Total Quantity
7,076
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+127%
LIMES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,703 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,120 to the NHS. This is 127% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,703 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,076 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,120 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,703 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +127% 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.