Alendronic acid Prescribing at HEADLANDS SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,057
Total Quantity
4,256
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+40.9%
HEADLANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,057 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,308 to the NHS. This is 40.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,057 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,256 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,308 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,057 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +40.9% 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.