Alendronic acid Prescribing at COTSWOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,599
Total Quantity
6,444
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+113.2%

COTSWOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,599 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,604 to the NHS. This is 113.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,599
Total Quantity6,444
Total NHS Cost£1,604
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+113.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,599 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+113.2% 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.