Alendronic acid Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,178
Total Quantity
5,476
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+57%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,178 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,262 to the NHS. This is 57% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,178 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,262 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,178 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +57% 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.