Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE UPLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
597
Total Quantity
2,544
NHS Cost
£832
vs National Avg
-20.4%

THE UPLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 597 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £832 to the NHS. This is 20.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items597
Total Quantity2,544
Total NHS Cost£832
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-20.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice597 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-20.4% 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.