Alendronic acid Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,325
Total Quantity
6,008
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+76.6%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,325 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,345 to the NHS. This is 76.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,325 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,345 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,325 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +76.6% vs national average |
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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.