Alendronic acid Prescribing at HATHAWAY SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,568
Total Quantity
6,888
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+109%

HATHAWAY SURGERY prescribed 1,568 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,897 to the NHS. This is 109% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,568
Total Quantity6,888
Total NHS Cost£1,897
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+109%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,568 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+109% 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.