Alendronic acid Prescribing at HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,699
Total Quantity
6,824
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+126.5%

HEACHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,699 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,534 to the NHS. This is 126.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,699
Total Quantity6,824
Total NHS Cost£1,534
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+126.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,699 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+126.5% 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.