Alendronic acid Prescribing at GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,828
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+410.3%
GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,828 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,811 to the NHS. This is 410.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
299
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,828 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,380 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,811 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +410.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,828 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +410.3% 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.