Alendronic acid Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,577
Total Quantity
6,452
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+110.2%

PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,577 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,645 to the NHS. This is 110.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,577
Total Quantity6,452
Total NHS Cost£1,645
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+110.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,577 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+110.2% 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.