Alendronic acid Prescribing at POOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
988
Total Quantity
4,756
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+31.7%
POOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 988 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,172 to the NHS. This is 31.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,756 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,172 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +31.7% 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.