Alendronic acid Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,051
Total Quantity
6,140
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+40.1%

OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,051 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,631 to the NHS. This is 40.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
77

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,051
Total Quantity6,140
Total NHS Cost£1,631
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+40.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,051 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+40.1% 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.