Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
955
Total Quantity
4,188
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+27.3%

THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE prescribed 955 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,224 to the NHS. This is 27.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
92

Prescribing Details

Total Items955
Total Quantity4,188
Total NHS Cost£1,224
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+27.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice955 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+27.3% 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.