Alendronic acid Prescribing at LION HEALTH
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,849
Total Quantity
11.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+146.5%
LION HEALTH prescribed 1,849 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,924 to the NHS. This is 146.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,849 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,924 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,849 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +146.5% 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.