Alendronic acid Prescribing at ALPINE HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,246
Total Quantity
5,908
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+66.1%
ALPINE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,246 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,655 to the NHS. This is 66.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,655 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.1% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +66.1% 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.