Alendronic acid Prescribing at BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,989
Total Quantity
8,756
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+165.2%
BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,989 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,285 to the NHS. This is 165.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,989 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,756 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,285 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,989 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +165.2% 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.