Alendronic acid Prescribing at FINCHAMPSTEAD PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,860
Total Quantity
8,268
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+148%

FINCHAMPSTEAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,860 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,782 to the NHS. This is 148% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
167

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,860
Total Quantity8,268
Total NHS Cost£2,782
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+148%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,860 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+148% 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.