Alendronic acid Prescribing at HARESFIELD HOUSE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,401
Total Quantity
7,432
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+86.8%

HARESFIELD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,401 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,809 to the NHS. This is 86.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
102

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,401
Total Quantity7,432
Total NHS Cost£1,809
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+86.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,401 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+86.8% 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.