Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE ROXTON PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,414
Total Quantity
14.2K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+355.1%

THE ROXTON PRACTICE prescribed 3,414 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,404 to the NHS. This is 355.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
275

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,414
Total Quantity14,208
Total NHS Cost£5,404
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+355.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,414 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+355.1% 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.