Alendronic acid Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,489
Total Quantity
9,228
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+98.5%
HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,489 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,395 to the NHS. This is 98.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,228 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,395 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +98.5% 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.