Alendronic acid Prescribing at LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
922
Total Quantity
4,324
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+22.9%
LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 922 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,266 to the NHS. This is 22.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 922 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,266 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 922 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +22.9% 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.