Alendronic acid Prescribing at LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,446
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+226.1%

LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,446 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,358 to the NHS. This is 226.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
194

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,446
Total Quantity13,700
Total NHS Cost£3,358
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+226.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,446 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+226.1% 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.