Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,249
Total Quantity
8,604
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+66.5%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 1,249 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,154 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,604 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,154 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +66.5% 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.