Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,559
Total Quantity
14.3K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+374.4%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,559 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,224 to the NHS. This is 374.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
289
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,559 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,224 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +374.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,559 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +374.4% 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.