Alendronic acid Prescribing at HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,230
Total Quantity
4,928
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+64%

HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,230 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,124 to the NHS. This is 64% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
78

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,230
Total Quantity4,928
Total NHS Cost£1,124
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+64%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,230 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+64% 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.