Alendronic acid Prescribing at FORDINGBRIDGE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,012
Total Quantity
8,060
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+168.2%

FORDINGBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 2,012 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,323 to the NHS. This is 168.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
153

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,012
Total Quantity8,060
Total NHS Cost£2,323
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+168.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,012 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+168.2% 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.