Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
690
Total Quantity
3,808
NHS Cost
£874
vs National Avg
-8%

ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 690 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £874 to the NHS. This is 8% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
54

Prescribing Details

Total Items690
Total Quantity3,808
Total NHS Cost£874
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice690 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-8% 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.