Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST ANN'S MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,744
Total Quantity
7,144
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+132.5%

ST ANN'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,744 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,582 to the NHS. This is 132.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
129

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,744
Total Quantity7,144
Total NHS Cost£2,582
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+132.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,744 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+132.5% 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.