Alendronic acid Prescribing at ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,394
Total Quantity
8,176
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+85.8%

ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,394 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,754 to the NHS. This is 85.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,394
Total Quantity8,176
Total NHS Cost£2,754
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+85.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,394 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+85.8% 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.