Alendronic acid 70mg tablets
BNF presentation 0606020A0AAACAC within chapter Endocrine System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0606020A0AAACAC
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
1,329,415
NHS spend (£)
£1,367,597.06
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 157,659 |
| February 2025 | 1,649 |
| December 2024 | 49,536 |
| November 2024 | 174,759 |
| October 2024 | 183,020 |
| September 2024 | 1,601 |
| August 2024 | 18,470 |
| July 2024 | 182,551 |
| May 2024 | 46,532 |
| July 2021 | 93,909 |
| June 2021 | 60,434 |
| December 2020 | 169,135 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 2,409 | No data available |
|
Granta Medical Practices
ODS D81043
|
2,353 | 06H - CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH ICB |
|
Jenner Healthcare
ODS D81022
|
2,168 | 06H - CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH ICB |
|
The Ridings Medical Group
ODS B81061
|
1,876 | 02Y - HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB |
|
Garstang Medical Practice
ODS P81006
|
1,721 | 02M - LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA ICB |
|
Vida Healthcare
ODS D82044
|
1,693 | 26A - NORFOLK AND WAVENEY ICB |
|
Market Harborough Med.Ctr
ODS C82009
|
1,635 | 03W - LEICESTER, LEICS & RUTLAND ICB |
|
Mendip Vale Medical Practice
ODS L81086
|
1,628 | 15C - BRISTOL, N SOMERSET & S GLOS ICB |
|
Holderness Health
ODS B81025
|
1,587 | 02Y - HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB |
|
Windrush Medical Practice
ODS K84017
|
1,541 | 10Q - BUCKS,OXFORDSHIRE & BERKS WEST ICB |