Alendronic acid Prescribing at PASTON HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,165
Total Quantity
4,708
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+55.3%

PASTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,165 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,358 to the NHS. This is 55.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
31

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,165
Total Quantity4,708
Total NHS Cost£1,358
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+55.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,165 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+55.3% 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.