Alendronic acid Prescribing at BILLINGSHURST SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,635
Total Quantity
7,156
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+118%
BILLINGSHURST SURGERY prescribed 1,635 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,778 to the NHS. This is 118% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,635 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,778 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,635 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +118% 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.