Alendronic acid Prescribing at PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,112
Total Quantity
8,848
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+181.5%
PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,112 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,134 to the NHS. This is 181.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,112 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,134 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +181.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,112 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +181.5% 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.