Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE RYCOTE PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,183
Total Quantity
8,556
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+57.7%

THE RYCOTE PRACTICE prescribed 1,183 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,955 to the NHS. This is 57.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,183
Total Quantity8,556
Total NHS Cost£1,955
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+57.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,183 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+57.7% 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.