Alendronic acid Prescribing at BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
436
Total Quantity
2,128
NHS Cost
£546
vs National Avg
-41.9%

BENSHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 436 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £546 to the NHS. This is 41.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37

Prescribing Details

Total Items436
Total Quantity2,128
Total NHS Cost£546
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-41.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice436 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-41.9% 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.