Alendronic acid Prescribing at WINTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,351
Total Quantity
5,428
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+80.1%

WINTERTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,351 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,722 to the NHS. This is 80.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
110

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,351
Total Quantity5,428
Total NHS Cost£1,722
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+80.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,351 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+80.1% 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.