Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,014
Total Quantity
8,072
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+168.5%
ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 2,014 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,232 to the NHS. This is 168.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,014 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,232 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,014 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +168.5% 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.