Alendronic acid Prescribing at CROCUS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,598
Total Quantity
6,504
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+113%

CROCUS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,598 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,573 to the NHS. This is 113% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
124

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,598
Total Quantity6,504
Total NHS Cost£1,573
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+113%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,598 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+113% 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.