Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE OAKLAND MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,152
Total Quantity
5,436
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+53.6%

THE OAKLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,152 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,278 to the NHS. This is 53.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,152
Total Quantity5,436
Total NHS Cost£1,278
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+53.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,152 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+53.6% 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.