Alendronic acid Prescribing at BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
947
Total Quantity
3,788
NHS Cost
£865
vs National Avg
+26.2%

BELFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 947 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £865 to the NHS. This is 26.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
83

Prescribing Details

Total Items947
Total Quantity3,788
Total NHS Cost£865
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+26.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice947 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+26.2% 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.