Alendronic acid Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,389
Total Quantity
6,728
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+85.2%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,389 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,509 to the NHS. This is 85.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,728 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,509 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +85.2% 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.