Alendronic acid Prescribing at OXTED HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,738
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+131.7%
OXTED HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,738 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,200 to the NHS. This is 131.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,738 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,200 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,738 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +131.7% 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.