Alendronic acid Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,770
Total Quantity
8,056
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+136%
WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 1,770 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,832 to the NHS. This is 136% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,832 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +136% 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.