Alendronic acid Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,976
Total Quantity
8,212
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+163.4%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,976 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,669 to the NHS. This is 163.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,976 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,669 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,976 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +163.4% vs national average |
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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.