Alendronic acid Prescribing at ASHTON MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,946
Total Quantity
9,132
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+159.4%

ASHTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,946 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,542 to the NHS. This is 159.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
156

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,946
Total Quantity9,132
Total NHS Cost£2,542
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+159.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,946 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+159.4% 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.