Alendronic acid Prescribing at HULL FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,700
Total Quantity
10.9K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+259.9%

HULL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,700 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,824 to the NHS. This is 259.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
216

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,700
Total Quantity10,856
Total NHS Cost£2,824
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+259.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,700 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+259.9% 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.