Alendronic acid Prescribing at COWFOLD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
483
Total Quantity
1,984
NHS Cost
£604
vs National Avg
-35.6%

COWFOLD SURGERY prescribed 483 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £604 to the NHS. This is 35.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items483
Total Quantity1,984
Total NHS Cost£604
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-35.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice483 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-35.6% 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.