Alendronic acid Prescribing at GREYFRIARS SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,004
Total Quantity
5,008
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+33.8%
GREYFRIARS SURGERY prescribed 1,004 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,450 to the NHS. This is 33.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,450 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +33.8% 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.