Alendronic acid Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,241
Total Quantity
11.0K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+198.7%

DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,241 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,787 to the NHS. This is 198.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
170

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,241
Total Quantity11,004
Total NHS Cost£2,787
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+198.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,241 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+198.7% 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.