Alendronic acid Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
4,094
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+445.8%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,094 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,458 to the NHS. This is 445.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
330
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,094 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,172 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,458 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +445.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,094 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +445.8% 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.