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 Items | 1,394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,754 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +85.8% 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.