Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,085
Total Quantity
7,040
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+44.6%

ST JOHNS WOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,085 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,446 to the NHS. This is 44.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
76

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,085
Total Quantity7,040
Total NHS Cost£2,446
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+44.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,085 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+44.6% 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.