Alendronic acid Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,153
Total Quantity
5,476
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+53.7%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,153 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,905 to the NHS. This is 53.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,153 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,905 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,153 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +53.7% 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.