Alendronic acid Prescribing at CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,552
Total Quantity
6,488
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+106.9%
CUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,552 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,699 to the NHS. This is 106.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,699 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +106.9% 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.