Alendronic acid Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,474
Total Quantity
7,572
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+96.5%
PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,474 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,995 to the NHS. This is 96.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,474 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,572 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,995 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,474 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +96.5% 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.