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 Items1,476
Total Quantity5,912
Total NHS Cost£1,563
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+96.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,476 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+96.8% 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.