Alendronic acid Prescribing at HUMBER PRIMARY CARE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,051
Total Quantity
8,244
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+173.4%
HUMBER PRIMARY CARE prescribed 2,051 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,178 to the NHS. This is 173.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,051 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,178 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,051 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +173.4% 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.