Alendronic acid Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,328
Total Quantity
5,640
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+77%
FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 1,328 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,278 to the NHS. This is 77% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,328 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,278 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,328 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +77% 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.