Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE SCOTT PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,072
Total Quantity
4,288
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+42.9%

THE SCOTT PRACTICE prescribed 1,072 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,179 to the NHS. This is 42.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
87

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,072
Total Quantity4,288
Total NHS Cost£1,179
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+42.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,072 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+42.9% 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.