Alendronic acid Prescribing at FIVE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
482
Total Quantity
2,076
NHS Cost
£469
vs National Avg
-35.7%

FIVE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 482 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £469 to the NHS. This is 35.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42

Prescribing Details

Total Items482
Total Quantity2,076
Total NHS Cost£469
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-35.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice482 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-35.7% 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.