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 Items1,243
Total Quantity6,332
Total NHS Cost£1,438
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+65.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,243 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+65.7% 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.