Alendronic acid Prescribing at ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
1,164
NHS Cost
£277
vs National Avg
-70.7%

ASTLEY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 220 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £277 to the NHS. This is 70.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items220
Total Quantity1,164
Total NHS Cost£277
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-70.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice220 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-70.7% 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.