Alendronic acid Prescribing at HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,258
Total Quantity
5,032
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+67.7%
HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,258 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,345 to the NHS. This is 67.7% 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
90
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,258 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,032 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,345 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,258 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +67.7% 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.