Alendronic acid Prescribing at WELLING MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,333
Total Quantity
8,148
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+77.7%

WELLING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,333 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,574 to the NHS. This is 77.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
119

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,333
Total Quantity8,148
Total NHS Cost£2,574
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+77.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,333 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+77.7% 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.