Alendronic acid Prescribing at CASTLE PARTNERSHIP

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,166
Total Quantity
11.1K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+188.7%

CASTLE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,166 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,120 to the NHS. This is 188.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
192

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,166
Total Quantity11,056
Total NHS Cost£3,120
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+188.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,166 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+188.7% 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.