Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,623
Total Quantity
6,556
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+116.4%

ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,623 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,483 to the NHS. This is 116.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,623
Total Quantity6,556
Total NHS Cost£1,483
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+116.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,623 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+116.4% 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.