Alendronic acid Prescribing at NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
864
Total Quantity
5,980
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+15.2%

NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 864 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,324 to the NHS. This is 15.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
79

Prescribing Details

Total Items864
Total Quantity5,980
Total NHS Cost£1,324
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+15.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice864 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+15.2% 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.