Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,260
Total Quantity
5,084
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+68%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 1,260 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,306 to the NHS. This is 68% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,306 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +68% 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.