Alendronic acid Prescribing at WHITEWATER HEALTH

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,593
Total Quantity
7,392
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+112.4%

WHITEWATER HEALTH prescribed 1,593 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,737 to the NHS. This is 112.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
150

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,593
Total Quantity7,392
Total NHS Cost£1,737
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+112.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,593 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+112.4% 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.