Alendronic acid Prescribing at SHEFA MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
498
Total Quantity
2,172
NHS Cost
£665
vs National Avg
-33.6%

SHEFA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 498 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £665 to the NHS. This is 33.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38

Prescribing Details

Total Items498
Total Quantity2,172
Total NHS Cost£665
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-33.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice498 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-33.6% 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.