Alendronic acid Prescribing at ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,915
Total Quantity
8,636
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+155.3%

ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,915 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,338 to the NHS. This is 155.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
173

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,915
Total Quantity8,636
Total NHS Cost£2,338
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+155.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,915 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+155.3% 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.