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 Items | 1,577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,452 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,645 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +110.2% 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.