Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,599
Total Quantity
8,572
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+113.2%
THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,599 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,209 to the NHS. This is 113.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,599 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,572 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,209 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,599 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +113.2% 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.