Alendronic acid Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,071
Total Quantity
4,760
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+42.8%
WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,071 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,590 to the NHS. This is 42.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,071 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,590 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,071 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +42.8% 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.