Alendronic acid Prescribing at OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
336
Total Quantity
1,400
NHS Cost
£314
vs National Avg
-55.2%

OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES prescribed 336 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £314 to the NHS. This is 55.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items336
Total Quantity1,400
Total NHS Cost£314
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-55.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice336 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-55.2% 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.