Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE GARTH

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,660
Total Quantity
6,888
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+121.3%

THE GARTH prescribed 1,660 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,693 to the NHS. This is 121.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,660
Total Quantity6,888
Total NHS Cost£1,693
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+121.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,660 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+121.3% 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.