Alendronic acid Prescribing at URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,847
Total Quantity
7,808
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+146.2%

URMSTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,847 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,001 to the NHS. This is 146.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
169

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,847
Total Quantity7,808
Total NHS Cost£2,001
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+146.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,847 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+146.2% 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.