Alendronic acid Prescribing at YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,488
Total Quantity
6,944
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+98.4%

YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,488 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,576 to the NHS. This is 98.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
137

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,488
Total Quantity6,944
Total NHS Cost£1,576
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+98.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,488 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+98.4% 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.