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 Items | 1,532 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,704 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,072 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,532 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +104.2% 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.