Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,109
Total Quantity
5,544
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+47.8%

THE DUNSTAN PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,109 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,728 to the NHS. This is 47.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
80

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,109
Total Quantity5,544
Total NHS Cost£1,728
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+47.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,109 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+47.8% 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.