Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,800
Total Quantity
7,212
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+140%
THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE prescribed 1,800 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,782 to the NHS. This is 140% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,800 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,782 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +140% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,800 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +140% 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.