Alendronic acid Prescribing at CHESTNUT PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
451
Total Quantity
2,976
NHS Cost
£667
vs National Avg
-39.9%

CHESTNUT PRACTICE prescribed 451 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £667 to the NHS. This is 39.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37

Prescribing Details

Total Items451
Total Quantity2,976
Total NHS Cost£667
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-39.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice451 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-39.9% 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.