Alendronic acid Prescribing at LITHERLAND PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
384
Total Quantity
1,612
NHS Cost
£370
vs National Avg
-48.8%

LITHERLAND PRACTICE prescribed 384 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £370 to the NHS. This is 48.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
32

Prescribing Details

Total Items384
Total Quantity1,612
Total NHS Cost£370
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-48.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice384 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-48.8% vs national average
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.