Alendronic acid Prescribing at HEATON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
470
Total Quantity
2,232
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-37.3%
HEATON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 470 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,040 to the NHS. This is 37.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,232 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,040 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | -37.3% 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.