Alendronic acid Prescribing at KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,229
Total Quantity
7,180
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+63.8%

KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,229 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,026 to the NHS. This is 63.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
96

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,229
Total Quantity7,180
Total NHS Cost£2,026
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+63.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,229 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+63.8% 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.