Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,652
Total Quantity
6,889
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+120.2%

THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 1,652 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,565 to the NHS. This is 120.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,652
Total Quantity6,889
Total NHS Cost£1,565
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+120.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,652 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+120.2% 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.