Alendronic acid Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,250
Total Quantity
5,956
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+66.6%
LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,250 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,640 to the NHS. This is 66.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,640 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,250 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +66.6% 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.