Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
557
Total Quantity
3,372
NHS Cost
£771
vs National Avg
-25.7%

THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 557 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £771 to the NHS. This is 25.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
56

Prescribing Details

Total Items557
Total Quantity3,372
Total NHS Cost£771
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-25.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice557 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-25.7% 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.