Alendronic acid Prescribing at HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,627
Total Quantity
6,524
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+116.9%
HEATHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,627 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,502 to the NHS. This is 116.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,627 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,524 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,502 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,627 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +116.9% 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.