Alendronic acid Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,609
Total Quantity
6,472
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+114.5%
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,609 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,469 to the NHS. This is 114.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,609 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,469 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,609 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +114.5% 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.