Alendronic acid Prescribing at UPTON ROCKS PRIMARY CARE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
176
Total Quantity
748
NHS Cost
£281
vs National Avg
-76.5%

UPTON ROCKS PRIMARY CARE prescribed 176 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £281 to the NHS. This is 76.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14

Prescribing Details

Total Items176
Total Quantity748
Total NHS Cost£281
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-76.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice176 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-76.5% 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.