Alendronic acid Prescribing at LEYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,360
Total Quantity
5,472
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+81.3%
LEYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,360 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,352 to the NHS. This is 81.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,352 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +81.3% 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.