Alendronic acid Prescribing at FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,300
Total Quantity
6,496
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+73.3%
FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,300 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,888 to the NHS. This is 73.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,888 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +73.3% 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.