Alendronic acid Prescribing at BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,007
Total Quantity
5,896
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+34.2%

BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,007 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,560 to the NHS. This is 34.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
89

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,007
Total Quantity5,896
Total NHS Cost£1,560
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+34.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,007 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+34.2% 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.