Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE COUNTY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,391
Total Quantity
6,168
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+85.4%

THE COUNTY PRACTICE prescribed 1,391 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,657 to the NHS. This is 85.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
110

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,391
Total Quantity6,168
Total NHS Cost£1,657
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+85.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,391 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+85.4% 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.