Alendronic acid Prescribing at CASKGATE STREET SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,379
Total Quantity
6,288
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+83.8%

CASKGATE STREET SURGERY prescribed 1,379 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,640 to the NHS. This is 83.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
116

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,379
Total Quantity6,288
Total NHS Cost£1,640
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+83.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,379 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+83.8% 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.