Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,421
Total Quantity
17.3K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+356.1%
ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,421 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,140 to the NHS. This is 356.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
287
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,421 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,276 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,140 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +356.1% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,421 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +356.1% 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.