Alendronic acid Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,017
Total Quantity
4,480
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+35.6%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,017 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,075 to the NHS. This is 35.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,017 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,075 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,017 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.