Alendronic acid Prescribing at GRANGEWOOD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,380
Total Quantity
6,252
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+84%

GRANGEWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,380 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,901 to the NHS. This is 84% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
111

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,380
Total Quantity6,252
Total NHS Cost£1,901
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+84%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,380 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+84% 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.