Alendronic acid Prescribing at SHIRLAND MEDICAL

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
511
Total Quantity
2,596
NHS Cost
£857
vs National Avg
-31.9%

SHIRLAND MEDICAL prescribed 511 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £857 to the NHS. This is 31.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items511
Total Quantity2,596
Total NHS Cost£857
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-31.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice511 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-31.9% 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.