Alendronic acid Prescribing at LEITH HILL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,232
Total Quantity
4,956
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+64.2%
LEITH HILL PRACTICE prescribed 1,232 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,133 to the NHS. This is 64.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,232 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,133 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,232 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +64.2% 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.