Alendronic acid Prescribing at ALRESFORD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,395
Total Quantity
5,604
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+86%
ALRESFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,395 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,719 to the NHS. This is 86% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,604 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,719 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +86% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +86% 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.