Alendronic acid Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,156
Total Quantity
4,780
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+54.1%

FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 1,156 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,417 to the NHS. This is 54.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
94

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,156
Total Quantity4,780
Total NHS Cost£1,417
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+54.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,156 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+54.1% 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.