Alendronic acid Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,021
Total Quantity
5,140
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+36.1%
PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,021 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,081 to the NHS. This is 36.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,140 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,081 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.1% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,021 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +36.1% 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.