Alendronic acid Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,196
Total Quantity
5,612
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+59.4%
SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 1,196 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,362 to the NHS. This is 59.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,196 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,362 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,196 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +59.4% 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.