Alendronic acid Prescribing at THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,522
Total Quantity
7,628
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+102.9%

THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,522 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,192 to the NHS. This is 102.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,522
Total Quantity7,628
Total NHS Cost£2,192
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+102.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,522 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+102.9% 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.