Alendronic acid Prescribing at PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,850
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+279.9%
PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE prescribed 2,850 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,941 to the NHS. This is 279.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
269
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,941 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +279.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +279.9% 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.