Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,504
Total Quantity
14.2K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+233.8%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 2,504 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,590 to the NHS. This is 233.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,504 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,590 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +233.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,504 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +233.8% 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.