Alendronic acid Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,659
Total Quantity
7,052
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+121.2%

BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 1,659 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,597 to the NHS. This is 121.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
119

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,659
Total Quantity7,052
Total NHS Cost£1,597
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+121.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,659 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+121.2% 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.