Alendronic acid Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,646
Total Quantity
6,748
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+119.4%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,646 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,685 to the NHS. This is 119.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,646 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,685 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,646 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +119.4% 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.