Alendronic acid Prescribing at MERCHEFORD HOUSE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,365
Total Quantity
6,168
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+82%

MERCHEFORD HOUSE prescribed 1,365 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,121 to the NHS. This is 82% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
156

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,365
Total Quantity6,168
Total NHS Cost£2,121
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+82%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,365 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+82% 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.