Alendronic acid Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,835
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+277.9%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 2,835 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,081 to the NHS. This is 277.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,835 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,424 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,081 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +277.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,835 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +277.9% 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.