Alendronic acid Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,743
Total Quantity
11.1K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+265.7%
CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,743 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,360 to the NHS. This is 265.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
220
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,068 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,360 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +265.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +265.7% 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.