Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,830
Total Quantity
7,624
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+144%
BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP prescribed 1,830 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,117 to the NHS. This is 144% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,830 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,117 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,830 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +144% 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.