Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,512
Total Quantity
6,112
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+101.6%

THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 1,512 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,511 to the NHS. This is 101.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
139

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,512
Total Quantity6,112
Total NHS Cost£1,511
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+101.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,512 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+101.6% 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.