Alendronic acid Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,141
Total Quantity
15.2K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+318.7%
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,141 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,234 to the NHS. This is 318.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
240
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,141 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,234 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +318.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,141 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +318.7% 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.