Alendronic acid Prescribing at CHESTER SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
236
Total Quantity
1,484
NHS Cost
£361
vs National Avg
-68.5%

CHESTER SURGERY prescribed 236 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £361 to the NHS. This is 68.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items236
Total Quantity1,484
Total NHS Cost£361
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-68.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice236 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-68.5% 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.