Alendronic acid Prescribing at WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,327
Total Quantity
5,388
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+76.9%

WINGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,327 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,846 to the NHS. This is 76.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
103

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,327
Total Quantity5,388
Total NHS Cost£1,846
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+76.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,327 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+76.9% 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.