Alendronic acid Prescribing at MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,616
Total Quantity
6,500
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+115.4%

MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT prescribed 1,616 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,826 to the NHS. This is 115.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
136

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,616
Total Quantity6,500
Total NHS Cost£1,826
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+115.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,616 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+115.4% 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.