Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,546
Total Quantity
6,616
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+106.1%

THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 1,546 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,619 to the NHS. This is 106.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
135

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,546
Total Quantity6,616
Total NHS Cost£1,619
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+106.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,546 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+106.1% 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.