Alendronic acid Prescribing at BADGERSWOOD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,335
Total Quantity
5,480
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+78%

BADGERSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,335 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,836 to the NHS. This is 78% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
90

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,335
Total Quantity5,480
Total NHS Cost£1,836
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+78%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,335 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+78% 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.