Alendronic acid Prescribing at RINGMEAD MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,039
Total Quantity
12.9K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+171.8%

RINGMEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,039 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,170 to the NHS. This is 171.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
180

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,039
Total Quantity12,872
Total NHS Cost£3,170
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+171.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,039 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+171.8% 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.