Alendronic acid Prescribing at CALOW AND BRIMINGTON PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,031
Total Quantity
4,620
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+37.4%

CALOW AND BRIMINGTON PRACTICE prescribed 1,031 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,562 to the NHS. This is 37.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
77

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,031
Total Quantity4,620
Total NHS Cost£1,562
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+37.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,031 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+37.4% 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.