Alendronic acid Prescribing at CIRENCESTER HEALTH GROUP

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,981
Total Quantity
8,744
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+164.1%

CIRENCESTER HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,981 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,525 to the NHS. This is 164.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
179

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,981
Total Quantity8,744
Total NHS Cost£2,525
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+164.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,981 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+164.1% 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.