Alendronic acid Prescribing at WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,794
Total Quantity
7,556
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+139.2%

WOODSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,794 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,854 to the NHS. This is 139.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
151

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,794
Total Quantity7,556
Total NHS Cost£1,854
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+139.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,794 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+139.2% 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.