Alendronic acid Prescribing at WHITEACRES MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,578
Total Quantity
8,572
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+110.4%

WHITEACRES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,578 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,627 to the NHS. This is 110.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,578
Total Quantity8,572
Total NHS Cost£2,627
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+110.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,578 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+110.4% 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.