Alendronic acid Prescribing at MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,242
Total Quantity
6,600
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+65.6%

MELBOURNE & CHELLASTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,242 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,737 to the NHS. This is 65.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
82

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,242
Total Quantity6,600
Total NHS Cost£1,737
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+65.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,242 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+65.6% 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.