Alendronic acid Prescribing at SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
651
Total Quantity
2,708
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-13.2%

SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE prescribed 651 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,704 to the NHS. This is 13.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items651
Total Quantity2,708
Total NHS Cost£1,704
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-13.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice651 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-13.2% 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.