Alendronic acid Prescribing at BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,289
Total Quantity
5,716
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
BALSALL COMMON & MERIDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,289 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,552 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,289 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,716 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,552 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,289 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.