Alendronic acid Prescribing at HIGHLANDS PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,391
Total Quantity
8,020
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+85.4%
HIGHLANDS PRACTICE prescribed 1,391 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,755 to the NHS. This is 85.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,391 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,755 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,391 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +85.4% 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.