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 Items1,489
Total Quantity9,228
Total NHS Cost£2,395
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+98.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,489 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+98.5% 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.