Alendronic acid Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,948
Total Quantity
12.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+159.7%

ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,948 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,161 to the NHS. This is 159.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
177

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,948
Total Quantity12,412
Total NHS Cost£3,161
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+159.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,948 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+159.7% 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.