Alendronic acid Prescribing at CAREPOINT PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
407
Total Quantity
2,456
NHS Cost
£885
vs National Avg
-45.7%

CAREPOINT PRACTICE prescribed 407 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £885 to the NHS. This is 45.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41

Prescribing Details

Total Items407
Total Quantity2,456
Total NHS Cost£885
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-45.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice407 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-45.7% 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.