Alendronic acid Prescribing at WEST4 GPS

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
911
Total Quantity
4,916
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+21.4%

WEST4 GPS prescribed 911 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,946 to the NHS. This is 21.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
67

Prescribing Details

Total Items911
Total Quantity4,916
Total NHS Cost£1,946
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+21.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice911 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+21.4% 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.