Alendronic acid Prescribing at BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
402
Total Quantity
1,656
NHS Cost
£519
vs National Avg
-46.4%

BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 402 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £519 to the NHS. This is 46.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items402
Total Quantity1,656
Total NHS Cost£519
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-46.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice402 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-46.4% 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.