Alendronic acid Prescribing at HETTON GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,632
Total Quantity
7,624
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+117.6%

HETTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,632 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,056 to the NHS. This is 117.6% 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
128
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
127

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,632
Total Quantity7,624
Total NHS Cost£2,056
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+117.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,632 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+117.6% 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.