Alendronic acid Prescribing at CRANLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,545
Total Quantity
9,176
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+106%

CRANLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,545 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,507 to the NHS. This is 106% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,545
Total Quantity9,176
Total NHS Cost£2,507
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+106%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,545 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+106% 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.