Alendronic acid Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,963
Total Quantity
15.8K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+295%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,963 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,571 to the NHS. This is 295% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,792 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,571 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +295% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +295% vs national average |
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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.