Alendronic acid Prescribing at GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,074
Total Quantity
6,740
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+43.2%

GOLDINGTON AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 1,074 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,770 to the NHS. This is 43.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,074
Total Quantity6,740
Total NHS Cost£1,770
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+43.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,074 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+43.2% 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.