Alendronic acid Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,542
Total Quantity
6,804
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+105.6%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 1,542 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,755 to the NHS. This is 105.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,542 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,755 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,542 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +105.6% 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.