Alendronic acid Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
305
Total Quantity
2,248
NHS Cost
£587
vs National Avg
-59.3%

FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 305 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £587 to the NHS. This is 59.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items305
Total Quantity2,248
Total NHS Cost£587
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-59.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice305 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-59.3% 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.