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 Items1,701
Total Quantity6,872
Total NHS Cost£2,074
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+126.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,701 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+126.8% 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.