Alendronic acid Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,928
Total Quantity
11.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+157%

WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,928 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,402 to the NHS. This is 157% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
164

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,928
Total Quantity10,960
Total NHS Cost£3,402
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+157%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,928 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+157% 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.