Alendronic acid Prescribing at WINCHCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,614
Total Quantity
6,504
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+115.2%

WINCHCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,614 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,687 to the NHS. This is 115.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,614
Total Quantity6,504
Total NHS Cost£1,687
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+115.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,614 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+115.2% 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.