Alendronic acid Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,483
Total Quantity
5,988
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+97.7%
WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,483 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,507 to the NHS. This is 97.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,507 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +97.7% 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.