Alendronic acid Prescribing at SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,152

Total Quantity

4,688

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+53.6%

SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,152 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,438 to the NHS. This is 53.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

107

Jul 2026

111

Jul 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,152
Total Quantity	4,688
Total NHS Cost	£1,438
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+53.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,152 items
National average per practice	750 items
Difference	+53.6% 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.