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 Items | 1,652 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,889 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,565 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,652 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +120.2% 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.