Alendronic acid Prescribing at BEECH TREE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,417
Total Quantity
5,676
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+88.9%

BEECH TREE SURGERY prescribed 1,417 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,673 to the NHS. This is 88.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,417
Total Quantity5,676
Total NHS Cost£1,673
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+88.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,417 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+88.9% 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.