Alendronic acid Prescribing at CHARING SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,140
Total Quantity
4,652
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+52%

CHARING SURGERY prescribed 1,140 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,226 to the NHS. This is 52% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
106

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,140
Total Quantity4,652
Total NHS Cost£1,226
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+52%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,140 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+52% 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.