Alendronic acid Prescribing at WESTERHAM PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,117

Total Quantity

5,344

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+48.9%

WESTERHAM PRACTICE prescribed 1,117 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,375 to the NHS. This is 48.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

115

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,117
Total Quantity	5,344
Total NHS Cost	£1,375
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+48.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,117 items
National average per practice	750 items
Difference	+48.9% 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.