Alendronic acid Prescribing at CULVERHAY SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,428
Total Quantity
6,172
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+90.4%

CULVERHAY SURGERY prescribed 1,428 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,613 to the NHS. This is 90.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
113

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,428
Total Quantity6,172
Total NHS Cost£1,613
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+90.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,428 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+90.4% 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.