Alendronic acid Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,112
Total Quantity
5,868
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+48.2%

WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,112 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,335 to the NHS. This is 48.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
102

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,112
Total Quantity5,868
Total NHS Cost£1,335
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+48.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,112 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+48.2% 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.