Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,001
Total Quantity
4,316
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+33.4%
ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,001 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,072 to the NHS. This is 33.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,001 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,316 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,072 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,001 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +33.4% 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.