Alendronic acid Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,328
Total Quantity
9,190
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+210.3%

STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,328 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,567 to the NHS. This is 210.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
208

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,328
Total Quantity9,190
Total NHS Cost£2,567
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+210.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,328 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+210.3% 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.