Alendronic acid Prescribing at PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,057
Total Quantity
5,040
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+40.9%
PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,057 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,248 to the NHS. This is 40.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,057 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,248 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,057 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +40.9% 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.