Alendronic acid Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
616
Total Quantity
2,464
NHS Cost
£694
vs National Avg
-17.9%

PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 616 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £694 to the NHS. This is 17.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items616
Total Quantity2,464
Total NHS Cost£694
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-17.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice616 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-17.9% 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.