Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEDMINSTER FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
542
Total Quantity
3,468
NHS Cost
£830
vs National Avg
-27.7%

BEDMINSTER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 542 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £830 to the NHS. This is 27.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
46

Prescribing Details

Total Items542
Total Quantity3,468
Total NHS Cost£830
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-27.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice542 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-27.7% 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.