Alendronic acid Prescribing at BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,710
Total Quantity
6,852
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+128%
BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY prescribed 1,710 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,831 to the NHS. This is 128% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,710 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,852 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,831 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,710 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +128% 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.