Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
889
Total Quantity
3,876
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+18.5%

THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 889 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,456 to the NHS. This is 18.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
69

Prescribing Details

Total Items889
Total Quantity3,876
Total NHS Cost£1,456
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+18.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice889 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+18.5% 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.