Alendronic acid Prescribing at CLOSE FARM SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,035
Total Quantity
5,200
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+38%
CLOSE FARM SURGERY prescribed 1,035 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,419 to the NHS. This is 38% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,035 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,200 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,419 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,035 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +38% 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.