Alendronic acid Prescribing at HIGH PASTURES SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,177
Total Quantity
5,092
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+56.9%

HIGH PASTURES SURGERY prescribed 1,177 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,672 to the NHS. This is 56.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
94

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,177
Total Quantity5,092
Total NHS Cost£1,672
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+56.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,177 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+56.9% 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.