Alendronic acid Prescribing at STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,740
Total Quantity
10.1K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+132%

STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,740 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,623 to the NHS. This is 132% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
159

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,740
Total Quantity10,128
Total NHS Cost£2,623
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+132%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,740 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+132% 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.