Alendronic acid Prescribing at WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,102

Total Quantity

7,068

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+46.9%

WATERSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,102 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,763 to the NHS. This is 46.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

111

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,102
Total Quantity	7,068
Total NHS Cost	£1,763
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+46.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,102 items
National average per practice	750 items
Difference	+46.9% 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.