Alendronic acid Prescribing at SACRISTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,054
Total Quantity
4,768
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+40.5%

SACRISTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,054 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,089 to the NHS. This is 40.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
100

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,054
Total Quantity4,768
Total NHS Cost£1,089
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+40.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,054 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+40.5% 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.