Alendronic acid Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,089
Total Quantity
5,324
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+45.2%

FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,089 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,844 to the NHS. This is 45.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
91

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,089
Total Quantity5,324
Total NHS Cost£1,844
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+45.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,089 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+45.2% 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.