Alendronic acid Prescribing at CARADOC SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,018
Total Quantity
4,108
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+35.7%

CARADOC SURGERY prescribed 1,018 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,510 to the NHS. This is 35.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
83

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,018
Total Quantity4,108
Total NHS Cost£1,510
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+35.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,018 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+35.7% 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.