Alendronic acid Prescribing at COSSINGTON PARK SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,257
Total Quantity
5,112
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+67.6%
COSSINGTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 1,257 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,744 to the NHS. This is 67.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,112 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,744 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +67.6% 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.