Alendronic acid Prescribing at COMBE DOWN SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,445
Total Quantity
8,692
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+92.6%
COMBE DOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,445 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,290 to the NHS. This is 92.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,290 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +92.6% 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.