Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,097
Total Quantity
8,424
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+179.5%
BEACON MEDICAL prescribed 2,097 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,387 to the NHS. This is 179.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,097 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,424 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,387 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,097 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +179.5% 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.