Alendronic acid Prescribing at DUNELM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,526
Total Quantity
6,736
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+103.4%

DUNELM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,526 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,760 to the NHS. This is 103.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
123

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,526
Total Quantity6,736
Total NHS Cost£1,760
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+103.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,526 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+103.4% 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.