Alendronic acid Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
730
Total Quantity
3,660
NHS Cost
£857
vs National Avg
-2.7%

WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 730 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £857 to the NHS. This is 2.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
61

Prescribing Details

Total Items730
Total Quantity3,660
Total NHS Cost£857
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-2.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice730 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-2.7% 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.