Alendronic acid Prescribing at HAMMERSMITH SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
525
Total Quantity
3,160
NHS Cost
£764
vs National Avg
-30%

HAMMERSMITH SURGERY prescribed 525 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £764 to the NHS. This is 30% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
47

Prescribing Details

Total Items525
Total Quantity3,160
Total NHS Cost£764
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-30%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice525 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-30% 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.