Alendronic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
562
Total Quantity
2,712
NHS Cost
£741
vs National Avg
-25.1%

ORCHARD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 562 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £741 to the NHS. This is 25.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55

Prescribing Details

Total Items562
Total Quantity2,712
Total NHS Cost£741
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-25.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice562 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-25.1% 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.