Alendronic acid Prescribing at WANSFORD

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,193
Total Quantity
4,796
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+59%

WANSFORD prescribed 1,193 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,510 to the NHS. This is 59% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,193
Total Quantity4,796
Total NHS Cost£1,510
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+59%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,193 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+59% 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.