Alendronic acid Prescribing at SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,085
Total Quantity
4,368
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+44.6%
SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,085 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,125 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
92
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,085 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,368 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,125 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,085 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +44.6% 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.