Alendronic acid Prescribing at GREENSANDS (POTTON)
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,443
Total Quantity
5,972
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+92.4%
GREENSANDS (POTTON) prescribed 1,443 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,460 to the NHS. This is 92.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,443 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,972 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,460 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,443 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +92.4% 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.