Alendronic acid Prescribing at STUDHOLME MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,244
Total Quantity
8,432
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+65.8%

STUDHOLME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,244 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,306 to the NHS. This is 65.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
105

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,244
Total Quantity8,432
Total NHS Cost£2,306
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+65.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,244 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+65.8% 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.