Alendronic acid Prescribing at OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
1,832
NHS Cost
£416
vs National Avg
-40.3%

OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 448 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £416 to the NHS. This is 40.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38

Prescribing Details

Total Items448
Total Quantity1,832
Total NHS Cost£416
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-40.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice448 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-40.3% 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.