Alendronic acid Prescribing at BUSHLOE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,272
Total Quantity
5,996
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+69.6%

BUSHLOE SURGERY prescribed 1,272 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,614 to the NHS. This is 69.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
106

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,272
Total Quantity5,996
Total NHS Cost£1,614
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+69.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,272 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+69.6% 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.