Alendronic acid Prescribing at BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,191

Total Quantity

4,964

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+58.8%

BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,191 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,230 to the NHS. This is 58.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

122

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,191
Total Quantity	4,964
Total NHS Cost	£1,230
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+58.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,191 items
National average per practice	750 items
Difference	+58.8% 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.