Alendronic acid Prescribing at CARNON DOWNS SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,217
Total Quantity
4,900
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+62.2%
CARNON DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 1,217 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,336 to the NHS. This is 62.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,336 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +62.2% 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.