Alendronic acid Prescribing at WESTONGROVE PARTNERSHIP

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,841
Total Quantity
13.2K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+278.7%

WESTONGROVE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,841 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,588 to the NHS. This is 278.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
220

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,841
Total Quantity13,248
Total NHS Cost£3,588
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+278.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,841 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+278.7% 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.