Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,644
Total Quantity
13.6K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+252.5%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 2,644 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,860 to the NHS. This is 252.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
210
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,860 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +252.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +252.5% 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.