Alendronic acid Prescribing at RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,144
Total Quantity
8,600
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+185.8%
RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,144 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,249 to the NHS. This is 185.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,144 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,249 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,144 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +185.8% 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.