Alendronic acid Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,171
Total Quantity
6,736
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+56.1%
GP DIRECT prescribed 1,171 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,001 to the NHS. This is 56.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,171 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,001 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.1% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,171 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +56.1% 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.