Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE RICHMOND HILL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,225
Total Quantity
5,096
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+63.3%

THE RICHMOND HILL PRACTICE prescribed 1,225 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,556 to the NHS. This is 63.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,225
Total Quantity5,096
Total NHS Cost£1,556
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+63.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,225 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+63.3% 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.