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 Items1,057
Total Quantity4,256
Total NHS Cost£1,308
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+40.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,057 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+40.9% 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.