Alendronic acid Prescribing at MALVERN HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,110
Total Quantity
5,980
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+48%

MALVERN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,110 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,780 to the NHS. This is 48% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,110
Total Quantity5,980
Total NHS Cost£1,780
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+48%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,110 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+48% 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.