Alendronic acid Prescribing at HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,701
Total Quantity
6,872
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+126.8%
HORNCASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,701 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,074 to the NHS. This is 126.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,074 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +126.8% 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.