Alendronic acid Prescribing at MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,992
Total Quantity
8,140
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+165.6%
MAYFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,992 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,157 to the NHS. This is 165.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,992 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,140 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,157 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,992 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +165.6% 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.