Alendronic acid Prescribing at DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
89
Total Quantity
548
NHS Cost
£132
vs National Avg
-88.1%

DARLASTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 89 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £132 to the NHS. This is 88.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items89
Total Quantity548
Total NHS Cost£132
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-88.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice89 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-88.1% 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.