Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
577
Total Quantity
3,876
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-23.1%

THE BIRCHWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 577 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,141 to the NHS. This is 23.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items577
Total Quantity3,876
Total NHS Cost£1,141
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-23.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice577 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-23.1% 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.