Alendronic acid Prescribing at QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,517
Total Quantity
6,692
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+102.2%

QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,517 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,578 to the NHS. This is 102.2% 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
133
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
135

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,517
Total Quantity6,692
Total NHS Cost£1,578
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+102.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,517 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+102.2% 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.