Alendronic acid Prescribing at FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
604
Total Quantity
3,568
NHS Cost
£800
vs National Avg
-19.5%

FAIRHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 604 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £800 to the NHS. This is 19.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
45

Prescribing Details

Total Items604
Total Quantity3,568
Total NHS Cost£800
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-19.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice604 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-19.5% 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.