Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,596
Total Quantity
6,592
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+112.8%

THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE prescribed 1,596 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,127 to the NHS. This is 112.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,596
Total Quantity6,592
Total NHS Cost£2,127
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+112.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,596 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+112.8% 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.