Alendronic acid Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,467
Total Quantity
7,316
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+95.6%

MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,467 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,410 to the NHS. This is 95.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
114

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,467
Total Quantity7,316
Total NHS Cost£2,410
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+95.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,467 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+95.6% 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.