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 Items1,542
Total Quantity6,804
Total NHS Cost£1,755
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+105.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,542 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+105.6% 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.