Alendronic acid Prescribing at GREAT BARR PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
709
Total Quantity
3,332
NHS Cost
£858
vs National Avg
-5.5%

GREAT BARR PRACTICE prescribed 709 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £858 to the NHS. This is 5.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
30

Prescribing Details

Total Items709
Total Quantity3,332
Total NHS Cost£858
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-5.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice709 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-5.5% 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.