Alendronic acid Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,476
Total Quantity
5,912
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+96.8%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,476 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,563 to the NHS. This is 96.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,563 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +96.8% 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.