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 Items | 1,512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,112 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,511 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +101.6% 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.