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 Items | 1,546 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,616 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,619 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.1% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,546 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +106.1% 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.