Alendronic acid Prescribing at SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,735
Total Quantity
6,948
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+131.3%

SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 1,735 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,883 to the NHS. This is 131.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
133

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,735
Total Quantity6,948
Total NHS Cost£1,883
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+131.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,735 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+131.3% 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.