Alendronic acid Prescribing at HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
626
Total Quantity
3,264
NHS Cost
£737
vs National Avg
-16.5%

HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 626 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £737 to the NHS. This is 16.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
54

Prescribing Details

Total Items626
Total Quantity3,264
Total NHS Cost£737
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-16.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice626 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-16.5% 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.