Alendronic acid Prescribing at CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,132
Total Quantity
5,528
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+50.9%

CHEADLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,132 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,328 to the NHS. This is 50.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
80

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,132
Total Quantity5,528
Total NHS Cost£1,328
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+50.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,132 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+50.9% 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.