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 Items2,963
Total Quantity15,792
Total NHS Cost£4,571
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+295%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,963 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+295% 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.