Alendronic acid Prescribing at MODALITY LEWISHAM (ML)

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,265
Total Quantity
8,344
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+68.6%

MODALITY LEWISHAM (ML) prescribed 1,265 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,880 to the NHS. This is 68.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,265
Total Quantity8,344
Total NHS Cost£1,880
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+68.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,265 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+68.6% 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.