Alendronic acid Prescribing at YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
348
Total Quantity
2,100
NHS Cost
£517
vs National Avg
-53.6%

YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 348 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £517 to the NHS. This is 53.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
34

Prescribing Details

Total Items348
Total Quantity2,100
Total NHS Cost£517
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-53.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice348 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-53.6% 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.