Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,223
Total Quantity
5,340
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+63%
ST. JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,223 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,817 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,817 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.