Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,621
Total Quantity
6,668
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+116.1%

BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,621 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,033 to the NHS. This is 116.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,621
Total Quantity6,668
Total NHS Cost£2,033
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+116.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,621 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+116.1% 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.