Alendronic acid Prescribing at WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,136
Total Quantity
5,968
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+51.4%

WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,136 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,719 to the NHS. This is 51.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
91

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,136
Total Quantity5,968
Total NHS Cost£1,719
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+51.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,136 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+51.4% 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.