Alendronic acid Prescribing at ELM HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
972
Total Quantity
6,628
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+29.6%
ELM HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 972 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,757 to the NHS. This is 29.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 972 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,628 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,757 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 972 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +29.6% 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.