Alendronic acid Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,295
Total Quantity
11.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+205.9%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 2,295 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,585 to the NHS. This is 205.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,952 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,585 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +205.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +205.9% 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.