Alendronic acid Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
729
Total Quantity
3,044
NHS Cost
£988
vs National Avg
-2.8%

GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 729 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £988 to the NHS. This is 2.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
61

Prescribing Details

Total Items729
Total Quantity3,044
Total NHS Cost£988
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-2.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice729 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-2.8% 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.