Alendronic acid Prescribing at SOUTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,647
Total Quantity
6,616
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+119.6%
SOUTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,647 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,832 to the NHS. This is 119.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,647 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,832 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,647 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +119.6% 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.