Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
848
Total Quantity
4,764
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+13%

THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE prescribed 848 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,464 to the NHS. This is 13% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
64

Prescribing Details

Total Items848
Total Quantity4,764
Total NHS Cost£1,464
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+13%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice848 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+13% 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.