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 Items1,474
Total Quantity7,572
Total NHS Cost£1,995
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+96.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,474 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+96.5% 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.