Alendronic acid Prescribing at PHOENIX FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,405
Total Quantity
10.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+87.3%

PHOENIX FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,405 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,677 to the NHS. This is 87.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
107

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,405
Total Quantity10,016
Total NHS Cost£2,677
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+87.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,405 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+87.3% 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.