Alendronic acid Prescribing at COMBERTON SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,259
Total Quantity
5,040
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+67.8%
COMBERTON SURGERY prescribed 1,259 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,335 to the NHS. This is 67.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,259 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,335 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,259 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +67.8% 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.