Alendronic acid Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,087
Total Quantity
4,480
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+44.9%

WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,087 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,015 to the NHS. This is 44.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
94

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,087
Total Quantity4,480
Total NHS Cost£1,015
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+44.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,087 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+44.9% 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.