Alendronic acid Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
474
Total Quantity
3,184
NHS Cost
£707
vs National Avg
-36.8%

HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 474 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £707 to the NHS. This is 36.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items474
Total Quantity3,184
Total NHS Cost£707
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-36.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice474 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-36.8% 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.