Alendronic acid Prescribing at MARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,332
Total Quantity
5,416
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+77.6%

MARKFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,332 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,324 to the NHS. This is 77.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
104

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,332
Total Quantity5,416
Total NHS Cost£1,324
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+77.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,332 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+77.6% 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.