Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,886
Total Quantity
7,800
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+151.4%
THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,886 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,427 to the NHS. This is 151.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
164
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,886 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,427 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,886 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +151.4% 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.