Alendronic acid Prescribing at ABERNETHY HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,400
Total Quantity
8,044
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+86.6%
ABERNETHY HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,400 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,491 to the NHS. This is 86.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,044 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,491 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +86.6% vs national average |
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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.