Alendronic acid Prescribing at WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,243
Total Quantity
6,332
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+65.7%
WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 1,243 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,438 to the NHS. This is 65.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,438 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +65.7% vs national average |
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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.