Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
622
Total Quantity
3,628
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-17.1%

THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE prescribed 622 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,468 to the NHS. This is 17.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items622
Total Quantity3,628
Total NHS Cost£1,468
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-17.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice622 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-17.1% 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.