Alendronic acid Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,202
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+460.2%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,202 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,799 to the NHS. This is 460.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
385
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
337
Jul 2026
341
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,372 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,799 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +460.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +460.2% 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.