Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE ELMHURST PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
484
Total Quantity
2,684
NHS Cost
£599
vs National Avg
-35.5%

THE ELMHURST PRACTICE prescribed 484 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £599 to the NHS. This is 35.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items484
Total Quantity2,684
Total NHS Cost£599
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-35.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice484 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-35.5% 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.