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 Items1,445
Total Quantity8,692
Total NHS Cost£2,290
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+92.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,445 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+92.6% 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.