Alendronic acid Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,234
Total Quantity
9,668
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+197.8%
CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,234 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,265 to the NHS. This is 197.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,234 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,265 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +197.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,234 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +197.8% 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.