Alendronic acid Prescribing at WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,880
Total Quantity
8,152
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+150.6%

WALLINGTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,880 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,871 to the NHS. This is 150.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
150

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,880
Total Quantity8,152
Total NHS Cost£1,871
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+150.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,880 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+150.6% 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.