Alendronic acid Prescribing at TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,110
Total Quantity
18.3K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+314.6%

TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,110 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,495 to the NHS. This is 314.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
257

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,110
Total Quantity18,296
Total NHS Cost£5,495
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+314.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,110 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+314.6% 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.