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 Items1,328
Total Quantity5,640
Total NHS Cost£1,278
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+77%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,328 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+77% 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.