Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEACON SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,143
Total Quantity
6,760
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+52.4%
BEACON SURGERY prescribed 1,143 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,531 to the NHS. This is 52.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,143 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,531 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,143 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +52.4% 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.