Alendronic acid Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,438
Total Quantity
6,080
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+91.7%
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,438 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,806 to the NHS. This is 91.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,438 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,806 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,438 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +91.7% 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.