Alendronic acid
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (National)
5.1M
NHS Cost
£6.9M
Practices
6,801
Avg per Practice
750
Overview
Alendronic acid is prescribed by 6,801 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 5,101,665 items were prescribed at a total cost of £6,854,502 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs affecting bone metabolism.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
439,722
Jun 2026
409,374
Jun 2026
446,013
Jun 2026
431,715
Jun 2026
417,755
Jun 2026
442,086
Jun 2026
421,843
Jun 2026
433,160
Jun 2026
435,914
Jun 2026
390,553
Jun 2026
413,072
Jun 2026
415,907
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 143.8K | 170 | 846 | +12.8% ▲ |
| NE | 133.3K | 140 | 952 | +27.0% ▲ |
| B | 128.1K | 264 | 485 | -35.3% ▼ |
| PE | 120.7K | 91 | 1,326 | +76.8% ▲ |
| LE | 118.9K | 125 | 952 | +26.9% ▲ |
| M | 101.0K | 175 | 577 | -23.1% ▼ |
| NG | 100.4K | 137 | 733 | -2.3% ▼ |
| NR | 99.6K | 73 | 1,365 | +81.9% ▲ |
| CV | 90.2K | 108 | 835 | +11.3% ▲ |
| BN | 84.2K | 77 | 1,094 | +45.8% ▲ |
| BS | 79.9K | 79 | 1,012 | +34.9% ▲ |
| L | 78.7K | 144 | 547 | -27.1% ▼ |
| TS | 77.6K | 72 | 1,078 | +43.7% ▲ |
| IP | 76.3K | 59 | 1,294 | +72.5% ▲ |
| PO | 76.0K | 63 | 1,207 | +60.9% ▲ |
| NN | 74.8K | 65 | 1,151 | +53.5% ▲ |
| DN | 73.7K | 89 | 828 | +10.3% ▲ |
| TN | 72.4K | 71 | 1,020 | +36.0% ▲ |
| EX | 70.8K | 61 | 1,161 | +54.7% ▲ |
| N | 70.5K | 118 | 597 | -20.4% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 7,578 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 6,941 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 6,754 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs affecting bone metabolism
- Paragraph: Bisphosphonates and other drugs
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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.