Alendronic acid Prescribing at COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,915
Total Quantity
8,948
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+155.3%
COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,915 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,280 to the NHS. This is 155.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,915 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,280 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,915 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +155.3% vs national average |
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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.