Alendronic acid Prescribing at DIAMOND HEALTH GROUP

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,205
Total Quantity
6,860
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+60.6%

DIAMOND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,205 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,583 to the NHS. This is 60.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
109

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,205
Total Quantity6,860
Total NHS Cost£2,583
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+60.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,205 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+60.6% 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.