Alendronic acid Prescribing at VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,192
Total Quantity
5,176
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+58.9%

VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,192 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,290 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,192
Total Quantity5,176
Total NHS Cost£1,290
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+58.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,192 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+58.9% 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.