Alendronic acid Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,173
Total Quantity
8,716
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+189.7%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,173 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,963 to the NHS. This is 189.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,173 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,716 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,963 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,173 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +189.7% 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.