Alendronic acid Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,532
Total Quantity
6,704
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+104.2%

NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 1,532 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,072 to the NHS. This is 104.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
124

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,532
Total Quantity6,704
Total NHS Cost£2,072
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+104.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,532 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+104.2% 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.