Alendronic acid Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
615
Total Quantity
2,464
NHS Cost
£691
vs National Avg
-18%

LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 615 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £691 to the NHS. This is 18% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items615
Total Quantity2,464
Total NHS Cost£691
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-18%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice615 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-18% 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.