Alendronic acid Prescribing at CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,862
Total Quantity
8,068
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+148.2%
CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,862 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,972 to the NHS. This is 148.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,862 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,068 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,972 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +148.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,862 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +148.2% 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.