Alendronic acid Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,644
Total Quantity
8,776
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+119.2%

PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,644 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,431 to the NHS. This is 119.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,644
Total Quantity8,776
Total NHS Cost£2,431
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+119.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,644 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+119.2% 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.