Alendronic acid Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,044
Total Quantity
7,903
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+172.5%

CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,044 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,662 to the NHS. This is 172.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
183

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,044
Total Quantity7,903
Total NHS Cost£3,662
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+172.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,044 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+172.5% 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.