Alendronic acid Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
261
Total Quantity
1,528
NHS Cost
£342
vs National Avg
-65.2%

LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 261 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £342 to the NHS. This is 65.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items261
Total Quantity1,528
Total NHS Cost£342
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-65.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice261 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-65.2% 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.