Alendronic acid Prescribing at FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,138
Total Quantity
5,400
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+51.7%
FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,138 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,448 to the NHS. This is 51.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,138 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,448 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,138 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +51.7% 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.