Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE2

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
339
Total Quantity
1,672
NHS Cost
£611
vs National Avg
-54.8%

ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE2 prescribed 339 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £611 to the NHS. This is 54.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items339
Total Quantity1,672
Total NHS Cost£611
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-54.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice339 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-54.8% 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.