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 Items1,989
Total Quantity8,756
Total NHS Cost£2,285
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+165.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,989 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+165.2% 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.