Alendronic acid Prescribing at PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,348
Total Quantity
6,364
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+79.7%
PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS prescribed 1,348 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,783 to the NHS. This is 79.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,783 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +79.7% 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.