Alendronic acid Prescribing at HEATH LANE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
3,112
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+314.9%

HEATH LANE SURGERY prescribed 3,112 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,218 to the NHS. This is 314.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
247

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,112
Total Quantity13,672
Total NHS Cost£3,218
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+314.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,112 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+314.9% 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.