Alendronic acid Prescribing at THREE SHIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,460
Total Quantity
5,856
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+94.6%
THREE SHIRES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,460 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,454 to the NHS. This is 94.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,856 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,454 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +94.6% 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.